join·der (join d r)n. 1. The act of joining. 2. Law a. A joining of causes of action or defense in a suit. b. A joining of parties in a suit. c. Formal acceptance of an issue offered. [From French joindre, to join, from Old French; see join.] |
joinder [ˈdʒɔɪndə]
n
1. the act of joining, esp in legal contexts
2. (Law) Law
a. (in pleading) the stage at which the parties join issue (joinder of issue)
b. the joining of two or more persons as coplaintiffs or codefendants (joinder of parties)
c. the joining of two or more causes in one suit
[from French joindre to join]
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