n. [ F. joindre. See Join, v. t. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction. [ 1913 Webster ]
Confirmed by mutual joinder of your hands. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]