JOINDER
Etymology
Noun
joinder (plural joinders)
(legal) The joining of a litigant to a suit.
The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction.
Usage notes
• A litigant is joined by a "notice of joinder". The substantive application is an "application for joinder".
Source: Wiktionary
Join"der, n. Etym: [F. joindre. See Join, v. t.]
1. The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction. Confirmed by mutual joinder of your hands. Shak.
2. (Law) (a) A joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a suit. (b) Acceptance of an issue tendered in law or fact. (c) A joining of causes of action or defense in civil suits or criminal prosecutions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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