jointly

[joint-lee]

adverb

1. together; in combination or partnership; in common.

   My brother and I own the farm jointly.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-jointly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of jointly¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; joint, -ly

Example Sentences

The two families are now jointly calling for legislation to be brought in to help prevent similar cases in the future.

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They said Serhii K was "strongly suspected of jointly causing an explosion and of sabotage undermining the constitution".

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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has previously called on the government push ahead with the Liverpool to Manchester rail line, and has jointly proposed a route with Steve Rotherham, which includes Manchester Airport.

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Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons will announce the savings at an anti-fraud summit held jointly by the UK, the US, Canada and Australia on Wednesday.

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Both Nicholson and Glazier said the One East Sussex plan, jointly commissioned by all existing East Sussex councils, was based on strong partnerships and would not involve additional complexity and cost.

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