joinder

n. 连接, 合并诉讼

join.der

n.（名词）
The act of joining.
连接：连接的行为
Law
【法律】
A joining of causes of action or defense in a suit.
合并：一件诉讼中诉讼原因或辩护原因的合并
A joining of parties in a suit.
合并诉讼：一件诉讼中多方的合并诉讼
Formal acceptance of an issue offered.
对诉讼争点的正式承认

来源：
From French joindre [to join]
源自 法语 joindre [使…连接]
from Old French * see join
源自 古法语 *参见 join