Joinder

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Joinder \Join"der\, n. [F. joindre. See {Join}, v. t.]
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     1. The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction.
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              Confirmed by mutual joinder of your hands. --Shak.


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     2. (Law)
        (a) A joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a
            suit.
        (b) Acceptance of an issue tendered in law or fact.
        (c) A joining of causes of action or defense in civil
            suits or criminal prosecutions.
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