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implead
[ im-pleed ]
verb (used with object)
, im·plead·ed, im·plead·ing.
- to sue in a court of law.
- 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.
- to accuse; impeach.
- Archaic. to plead (a suit).
implead
/ ɪmˈpliːd /
verb
- to sue or prosecute
- to bring an action against
- to accuse
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Derived Forms
- imˈpleader, noun
- imˈpleadable, adjective
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Other Words From
- im·plead·a·ble adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of implead1
C13: from Anglo-French empleder; see im- , plead
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Example Sentences
It has rightly been maintained, that he could implead his master in consequence of an agreement with him.
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