noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who makes an interplea.
2. 2
   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. 3
   Process by which a third party asks a court to determine which of two rival claims is to be honored by the third party.

Synonyms

All synonyms

arbitratorbrokerconcursusconnectioncontactgo between

Etymology

From interplead + -er.

Related phrases

third party

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