Re-plēv'y, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. REPLEVIED; p. pr. & vb. n. REPLEVYING.] [O. Fr. replevir, L. Lat. replevire, replegiare. See PLEDGE.]

1. To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose, goods and chattels wrongfully taken or detained, upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at law, and, if that should be determined against the plaintiff, to return the property replevied.
2. To bail.