Join"der (?), n. [F. joindre. See Join, v. t.]
1.
The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction.
Confirmed by mutual joinder of your hands.
Shak.
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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