First Known Use: 1567
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1interpleader
noun in·ter·plead·er \-ˈplē-dər\
Definition of INTERPLEADER
: a proceeding to enable a person to compel parties making the same claim against him to litigate the matter between themselves
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Origin of INTERPLEADER
Anglo-French enterpleder, from enterpleder, verb
Rhymes with INTERPLEADER
2interpleader
noun
Definition of INTERPLEADER
: one that interpleads
First Known Use of INTERPLEADER
circa 1846
Rhymes with INTERPLEADER
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