Replevin
Replevin (-?n) , noun
[Late Latin replevina. See Replevy, and compare Plevin.]
1.
(Law) A personal action which lies to recover possession of goods and chattle wrongfully taken or detained. Originally, it was a remedy peculiar to cases for wrongful distress, but it may generally now be brought in all cases of wrongful taking or detention. — Bouvier
2.
The writ by which goods and chattels are replevied.
Replevin , transitive verb
(Law) To replevy.