0%

replevy

re·plev·y
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-plev-ee]
    • /rɪˈplɛv i/
    • /rɪplˈevi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-plev-ee]
    • /rɪˈplɛv i/

Definitions of replevy word

  • verb with object replevy to recover possession of by replevin. 1
  • verb without object replevy to take possession of goods or chattels under a replevin order. 1
  • noun plural replevy a seizure in replevin. 1
  • verb replevy to recover possession of (goods) by replevin 0
  • verb transitive replevy to seize or take back (goods) under a writ of replevin 0
  • verb transitive replevy to release (a person) on bail 0

Information block about the term

Origin of replevy

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Middle French replevir; see replevin

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Replevy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

replevy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

replevy usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for replevy

verb replevy

  • call in — If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
  • cash in — If you say that someone cashes in on a situation, you are criticizing them for using it to gain an advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way.
  • catch up — If you catch up with someone who is in front of you, you reach them by walking faster than they are walking.
  • make good — morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious: a good man.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?