The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word INTERPLEADER
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What does INTERPLEADER mean?
INTERPLEADER noun- One who makes an interplea.
- Motion for a third party to enter into a lawsuit in process because a matter is being adjudicated in which they have an interest.
- Process by which a third party asks a court to determine which of two rival claims is to be honored by the third party.