Replevines
/rɪˈplɪvɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal action to recover personal property wrongfully taken or detained before trial.
The plaintiff filed replevin to regain possession of his stolen goods.
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Replevines is the plural form of replevin, which refers to both the writ and the action; usage typically treats 'replevin' as singular or plural.
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