repleviable

/rɪˈplɛviəbəl/
adjective
  1. Capable of being recovered or taken back through a legal process called replevin (a court action to recover wrongfully taken property).
    • The stolen car was repleviable because the owner had proof of purchase.
    • The lawyer argued that the equipment was repleviable and should be returned immediately.
    • Under the law, the goods were repleviable if the seizure was unlawful.
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