implead

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implead - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Implead \Im*plead"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impleaded; p. pr. &
     vb. n. Impleading.] [Cf. Emplead.] (Law)
     To institute and prosecute a suit against, in court; to sue
     or prosecute at law; hence, to accuse; to impeach.
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  Implead \Im*plead"\, v. i.
     To sue at law.
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