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interpleader

Syllabification: (in·ter·plead·er)
Pronunciation: /ˌintərˈplēdər/
Definition of interpleader

noun

Law
  • a suit pleaded between two parties to determine a matter of claim or right to property held by a third party.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Anglo-Norman French enterpleder, from enter- 'between' + pleder 'to plead'

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