ˌintə(r)ˈplēd verb
Etymology: Anglo-French enterpleder, from enter- inter- + pleder to plead, from Old French plaidier — more at plead
intransitive verb
: to go to trial with each other in order to determine a right on which the action of a third party depends
transitive verb
: to bring (two or more claimants) into court in order to compel the litigation of the ownership of a claim
insurance company, not knowing where the payment should go between the three, interpleaded the claimants — W.H.Atwell