implead verb trans. [ɪm'pli:d] Also
emplead.
LME.[Anglo-Norman empleder = Old French empleidier, emplaidier, formed as IM-1, EM-1 + plaidier PLEAD.]1. Prosecute or take proceedings against (a person, organization, etc.); involve in a lawsuit.
LME.2. Arraign, accuse, impeach.
L16-M19.3. 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. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲