/in'teuhr pleed"/ , v.i. , interpleaded, interpleading . Law.
1. to litigate with each other in order to determine which of two parties is the rightful claimant against a third party.
2. to bring two or more claimants before a court to determine which of them is entitled to a claim that a third party recognizes.
[ 1325-75; INTER- + PLEAD; r. late ME enterpleden enterpleder ]