Dictionary entry

Implead

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.