joinder

English

Etymology

Substantivisation of the Old French verb joindre (“to join”), from Latin iungō (“join”).

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪndə(ɹ)

Noun

joinder (plural joinders)

  1. (law) The joining of a litigant to a suit.
  2. The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction.
    • Shakespeare
      A contract of eternal bond of love, Confirm'd by mutual joinder of your hands.

Usage notes
  • A litigant is joined by a "notice of joinder". The substantive application is an "application for joinder".
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