implead

[ im-pleed ]

verb (used with object)

, im·plead·ed, im·plead·ing.

1. to sue in a court of law.
2. to bring (a new party) into an action because they are or may be liable to the suing party for all or part of the claim against the party being sued.
3. to accuse; impeach.
4. Archaic. to plead (a suit).

implead

/ ɪmˈpliːd /

verb

1. 1. to sue or prosecute
   2. to bring an action against
2. to accuse

Derived Forms

• imˈpleadable, adjective
• imˈpleader, noun

Other Words From

• im·plead·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of implead¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; late Middle English impleden, Middle English empleden, from Anglo-French empleder; im- ¹, plead

Word History and Origins

Origin of implead¹

C13: from Anglo-French empleder; see im- , plead

Example Sentences

It has rightly been maintained, that he could implead his master in consequence of an agreement with him.

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