1. (n.) The act of joining; a putting together; conjunction.

2. (n.) A joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a suit.

3. (v. t.) Acceptance of an issue tendered in law or fact.

4. (n.) A joining of causes of action or defense in civil suits or criminal prosecutions.

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