jointly

[ joint-lee ]

adverb

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

   My brother and I own the farm jointly.

Other Words From

• quasi-jointly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of jointly¹

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

Example Sentences

A 2005 screed alleging the link, published jointly by Rolling Stone and Salon.com, was so stuffed with falsehoods that it was retracted by both publications.

From Los Angeles Times

However, experts said that because Medicaid is jointly funded by states and the federal government, California leaders could choose to use state funds to pay for gender-affirming care.

From Los Angeles Times

They are jointly charged with Julius Tayebwa, 19, who had already been brought before court and remanded in prison for the same offences.

From BBC

A judicial review brought jointly by the environment groups Greenpeace and Uplift is due to be heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

From BBC

Having jointly held the record for Tour stage wins with the legendary Eddy Merckx since 2021, Cavendish surpassed the Belgian with victory in Saint Vulbas in July.

From BBC

Related Words

• accordingly
• collectively
• cooperatively
• in tandem
• mutually
• simultaneously
• together
• unitedly