implead Meaning, Definition & Usage

Im*plead" transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. Emplead.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Impleaded; present participle & verbal noun Impleading

Definitions

1. (Law) To institute and prosecute a suit against, in court; to sue or prosecute at law; hence, to accuse; to impeach.

Im*plead" intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To sue at law.