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The plaintiff in an action of replevin. … [Read more...] about REPLEVISOR

The act of repossession, to seize property that was pledged as a security or collateral for a loan. … [Read more...] about REPOSSESS

This word, as used in reference to the action of replevin, signifies to redeliver goods which have been distrained, to the original possessor of them, on his pledging or giving security to prosecute an action against the distrainor for the purpose of trying the legality of the distress. It has also been used to signify the bailing or liberating a man. from prison on his finding … [Read more...] about REPLEVY

The act of a creditor taking back property that was pledged as a security or collateral for a loan. Most common is the repossession of cars when a lender has missed loan payments and has not resolved the issue. A repossessor cannot use force against you to take your car but can take other actions, such as towing or moving it out of the lender's driveway without authorization. … [Read more...] about REPOSSESSION

One who makes a replication. … [Read more...] about REPLIANT