Definition of implead
transitive verb
: to sue or prosecute at law
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Origin and Etymology of implead
Middle English empleden, from Anglo-French empleder, from en- + pleder to plead
First Known Use: 14th century
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transitive verb
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\im-ˈplēd\
Legal Definition of implead
: to bring into a lawsuit; specifically : to bring (a third party who is or may be liable to the plaintiff or defendant) into a suit — compare interplead, intervene, join
Origin and Etymology of implead
Anglo-French empleder, from Old French emplaidier, from en- thoroughly + plaidier to plead
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