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单词 replevin
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Definition of replevin in English:

replevin

noun rɪˈplɛvɪnrəˈplɛvən
mass nounLaw
  • 1A procedure whereby seized goods may be provisionally restored to their owner pending the outcome of an action to determine the rights of the parties concerned.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I think that the word ‘replevin’ would be an old Norman-French word that goes back to 1066 and probably means ‘recover’.
    • I was asked at the United Future caucus this morning what the word ‘replevin’ means, and I had to confess that I had absolutely no idea.
    • The word ‘replevin’ refers to the ability of a tenant to retake the seized goods.
    Synonyms
    retrieval, regaining, repossession, getting back, recapture, reclamation, recouping, retaking, redemption
    1. 1.1count noun An action arising from the process of replevin.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Shortly thereafter, plaintiff brought this action in replevin to recover the dog.
      Synonyms
      retrieve, regain, regain possession of, get back, win back, take back, recoup, reclaim, repossess, recapture, retake, redeem

Origin

Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Old French replevir 'recover' (see replevy).

Rhymes

Bevin, Kevin, levin, Previn
 
 

Definition of replevin in US English:

replevin

nounrəˈplɛvənrəˈplevən
Law
  • 1A procedure whereby seized goods may be provisionally restored to their owner pending the outcome of an action to determine the rights of the parties concerned.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The word ‘replevin’ refers to the ability of a tenant to retake the seized goods.
    • I think that the word ‘replevin’ would be an old Norman-French word that goes back to 1066 and probably means ‘recover’.
    • I was asked at the United Future caucus this morning what the word ‘replevin’ means, and I had to confess that I had absolutely no idea.
    Synonyms
    retrieval, regaining, repossession, getting back, recapture, reclamation, recouping, retaking, redemption
    1. 1.1 An action arising from a replevin.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Shortly thereafter, plaintiff brought this action in replevin to recover the dog.
      Synonyms
      retrieve, regain, regain possession of, get back, win back, take back, recoup, reclaim, repossess, recapture, retake, redeem

Origin

Late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Old French replevir ‘recover’ (see replevy).

 
 
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