Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

joinder

noun

/ˈdʒɔɪndər/

Definition

The act of joining or being joined; specifically, in legal terminology, it refers to the joining of parties or claims in a single lawsuit.

Examples

The joinder of the two lawsuits was necessary to ensure that all related claims were heard together.
The court allowed for the joinder of additional defendants to the case.

Meaning

Joinder is often used in legal contexts to describe the process of combining multiple parties or legal claims into one case, thereby facilitating a more efficient resolution.