misjoinder

noun

mis·​join·​der ˌmis-ˈjȯin-dər 

: an improper union of parties or of causes of action in a single legal proceeding

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for misjoinder

• rejoinder
• joinder

Legal Definition

misjoinder

noun

mis·​join·​der mis-ˈjȯin-dər 

: an incorrect joinder of claims or parties in a legal action

also : an impermissible joinder of criminal charges or defendants compare duplicity, multifarious, multiplicity