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impleader

American  
[im-plee-der] / ɪmˈpli dər /

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.

Etymology

Origin of impleader

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

Example Sentences

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

From New York Times

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