Definition

The act of not including a necessary person or group in a legal case or lawsuit.

Example

The court ruled that the nonjoinder of the key witness affected the outcome of the trial.

Conversation

Did you hear about the case they lost due to nonjoinder?

Yeah, it's crazy how leaving out one party can change everything.

Exactly! It just shows how important it is to include everyone involved.

Right, I can't believe they missed that detail in court.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonjoinder → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "joinder" (from Latin "iungere", meaning to join). The word "nonjoinder" refers to the absence of joining or the failure to join parties in a legal action.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') joining ('joinder') something — that's why nonjoinder means not joining.

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