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adj<\/p><\/dt>\n

1<\/b> :<\/b> common to two or more: as
a<\/b> :<\/b> involving the combined activity or negligence of two or more [a tort] see also joint tortfeasor<\/a> compare several<\/a>
b<\/b> :<\/b> shared by or affecting two or more as a unit [a account]
2<\/b> :<\/b> united, joined, or sharing with another (as in a right or status) [ heirs] <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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