interplead

in·ter·plead   (ĭn'tər-plēd')    intr.v.   in·ter·plead·ed, in·ter·plead·ing, in·ter·pleads Law To submit one's claim to the process of interpleader. [Middle English enterpleden, from Anglo-Norman enterpleder : enter-, between (from Latin inter-; see inter-) + pleder, to plead (variant of Old French plaidier; see plead).]

Main Entry: in·ter·plead
Pronunciation: "in-t&r-'plEd
Function: verb
Etymology: Anglo-French enterpleder, from enter- between, among + pleder to plead, from Old French plaidier
transitive verb : to bring (adverse claimants) into court by interpleader interplead injured stock purchasers if they fear the latter may have a superior claim…to the agents' illicit profits —Railroad C. Clark> —compare IMPLEAD, INTERVENE intransitive verb : to go to trial with each other in order to settle adverse claims to property held by or an obligation owed by a third party (as an insurance company) interplead when their claims are such that the plaintiff is or may be exposed to double or multiple liability —Official Code of Georgia Annotated>