implead
Use Implead in a sentence
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 he or she is or may be liable to the impleading party for all or part of the claim against that party.
3.
to accuse; impeach.
4.
Archaic. to plead (a suit).
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implead (ɪmˈpliːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | a. to sue or prosecute |
| b. to bring an action against | |
| 2. | to accuse |
| [C13: from Anglo-French empleder; see | |
| im'pleadable | |
| —adj | |
| im'pleader | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Third, the attempt to implead the in rem action was tardy and therefore ineffective.
The contractor then moved to implead the state and served its third party complaint against the state.
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