interpleader

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun One who makes an interplea.
2. noun Motion for a third party to enter into a lawsuit in process because a matter is being adjudicated in which they have an interest.
3. noun Process by which a third party asks a court to determine which of two rival claims is to be honored by the third party.

Similar words

implorer interlacer interrer interlarding pleach plexure interlardment embroiler interlocker joinder

Often followed by

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Word family

interpleaders