joinder


join·der

noun \ˈjin-dər\

Definition of JOINDER

2
a (1) : a joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a suit (2) : a joining of causes of action or defense b : acceptance of an issue tendered

Origin of JOINDER

Anglo-French joinder, joindre, from joindre to join
First Known Use: 1601

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