Joinder
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Joinder [1]
(1): ( v. t.) The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction.
(2): ( v. t.) Acceptance of an issue tendered in law or fact.
(3): ( v. t.) A joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a suit.
(4): ( v. t.) A joining of causes of action or defense in civil suits or criminal prosecutions.