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 • 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

“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

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 statute of this year provided that the husband's interest in the wife's lands should not be subject to sale by the husband without her full and free consent and joinder in the conveyance.

From School History of North Carolina : from 1584 to the present time by Moore, John W. (John Wheeler)