Definition

To bring a lawsuit against someone in court, especially in response to a previous legal claim.

Example

The company decided to implead the contractor for breach of contract.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the lawsuit they filed against the company?

Yeah, I heard they might implead some former employees too.

That sounds complicated; I wonder how it will all play out in court.

For sure, it could take a while to resolve everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Implead is formed from "in-" (meaning in or into) and "plead" (from Old English "pleadian", meaning to bring a lawsuit or to plead). The word means to bring someone into a legal action or to sue them.

Memory Tip

Think of bringing someone 'into' ('in-') a legal matter where they must 'plead' their case.

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