joinder

American  

[join-der] / ˈdʒɔɪn dər /

noun

1. the act of joining.

2. Law.

   1. the joining of causes of action in a suit.

   2. the joining of parties in a suit.

   3. the acceptance by a party to an action of an issue tendered.

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joinder British  

/ ˈdʒɔɪndə /

noun

1. the act of joining, esp in legal contexts

2. law

   1. (in pleading) the stage at which the parties join issue ( joinder of issue )

   2. the joining of two or more persons as coplaintiffs or codefendants ( joinder of parties )

   3. 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

"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

Bill Gates filed a joinder, meaning he supports the dissolution of the marriage.

From Washington Post

However, Missouri’s high court on Feb. 13 ruled in a separate talc case that allowed a non-resident to participate in joined cases was “a clear and direct violation” of state law barring the use of joinder - combining two or more cases - to allow courts to hear cases they otherwise could not.

From Reuters

But the St. Louis court had allowed out-of-state residents to continue to sue New Jersey-based J&J through liberal use of joinder.

From Reuters

The court let the result stand, saying that even an improper joinder did not render the trial unfair to defendants.

From Reuters