Nonplevin
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In old English law. A neglect to replevin land taken into the hands of the king upon default, within fifteen days, by which seisin was lost, as by default. Heugh. de Magna Charta, c. 8. By 9 Edw. III. c. 2, no man shall lose his land by nonplevin.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A failure, prior to Magna Charta, to sue within fifteen days to recover land taken by the king, whereby the owner lost his seisin.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
l.fr. and eng.
In old English law. A neglect or default in a defendant to replevy in due time land taken into the king's hand, by reason of default.