noun
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the act of joining, esp in legal contexts
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law
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(in pleading) the stage at which the parties join issue ( joinder of issue )
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the joining of two or more persons as coplaintiffs or codefendants ( joinder of parties )
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the joining of two or more causes in one suit
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Etymology
Origin of joinder
From the French word joindre, dating back to 1595–1605. See join, -er 3
Example Sentences
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"The additional defendants all now consent to joinder," said Tim Lord of Brick Court Chambers, according to a transcript here of the proceedings.
From Reuters ● Jul. 16, 2021
"Given the strength of Mr. Ble Goude's defense at confirmation, all prosecutorial talk of a joinder is wishful thinking," he said in an email to The Associated Press.
From US News ● Nov. 4, 2014
Life in Constantinople now comprehended two of the ultimate excellencies to him, Princess Irene and Christ—and their joinder in the argument he took to be no offence.
From The Prince of India — Volume 02 by Wallace, Lewis
The Attorney-General, on the part of the crown, put in the usual plea, or joinder in error—"In nullo est erratum;" Anglicè, that "there is no error in the record."
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 by Various
“Our American cousins,” did not wait for this joinder of issue; they had invaded Canada early in July.
From English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. How they Illustrated and Interpreted their Times. by Everitt, Graham
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