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implead (iou)



implead verb trans. Also emplead. LME.
[Anglo-Norman empleder = Old French empleidier, emplaidier, formed as IM-1, EM-1 + plaidier PLEAD.]
Prosecute or take proceedings against (a person, organization, etc.); involve in a lawsuit. LME.
Arraign, accuse, impeach. L16-M19.
Plead (with). rare. M17.
impleadable adjective (a) (of a person) that may be sued, (of a suit) that may be prosecuted; (b) able to be pleaded or made a plea: L16-E19.
impleader noun L16-L18.