\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.