replevy

Wolfe refuses, and Maddox storms out, threatening to replevy the money.

In other cases, replevy is used to prevent damages that may occur from the continued use of an item, such as a public utility meter.

It is the noun form of the verb "replevy" (from Old French "replevir," derived from "plevir," to pledge).

the replevy, the steps that the owner takes to secure the physical possession of the goods, by giving security for prosecuting the action and for the return of the goods if the case goes against him and