impleader

[im-plee-der]

noun

Law.

1. a procedural method by which an original party to an action may bring in and make a claim against a third party in connection with the claim made against the original party.

Word History and Origins

Origin of impleader¹

First recorded in 1570–80; implead + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Indemnity, or impleader, cases typically involve workplace or business relationships.

From New York Times