implead

Definition of "implead"
  1. An action taken to involve someone as a participant in a lawsuit
How to use "implead" in a sentence
  1. The defendant decided to implead a third party claiming they were the main culprit.
  2. His lawyer recommended they implead another involved party to share the liability.
  3. To strengthen their case, the plaintiffs decided to implead those indirectly involved in the matter.
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