joinder

[ join-der ]

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.

joinder

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of joinder¹

From the French word joindre, dating back to 1595–1605. See join, -er ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of joinder¹

C17: from French joindre to join

Example Sentences

Joinder of causes of action is the uniting in the same action several causes of action.

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He to whom a thing is granted shall have the benefit of joinder from the persona of his grantor.

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“Our American cousins,” did not wait for this joinder of issue; they had invaded Canada early in July.

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And so, in the Vitae sanctorum, the joinder of suggestion and the will to believe literally worked marvels.

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The way of thinking which led to the accessio or joinder of times is equally visible in other cases.

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