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In connjunction; jointly.

One nominated in conjunction with another; a joint nominee. Kirby.

One of several that jointly sign a written instrument, as a treaty. Fallows.

Joint signature. [R.] Colgrave.

Having joint or equal signification; synonymous. [R.] Spelman.

Joint signification. [R.]

Consignificant; jointly significate. [R.]

o stand in opposition; to exhibit difference, unlikeness, or opposition of qualities. The joints which divide the sandstone contrast finely with the divisional planes which separate the basalt into pillars. Lyell.

Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.

ibuting to the same stock or purpose; promoting the same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase to some common stock; contributive. Milton. Bonfires of contributory wood. Chapman. Contributory negligence (Law), negligence by an injured party, which combines with the negligence of the injurer in prod…

To act or operate jointly with another or others; to concur in action, effort, or effect. Whate'er coöperates to the common mirth. Crashaw.

The act of coöperating, or of operating together to one end; joint operation; concurrent effort or labor. Not holpen by the coöperation of angels. Bacon.

Operating jointly to the same end. Coöperative society, a society established on the principle of a joint-stock association, for the production of commodities, or their purchase and distribution for consumption, or for the borrowing and lending of capital among its members. -- Coöperative store, a store established by…

One who labors jointly with others to promote the same end. "Coöperators with the truth." Boyle.

Joint ordinance.

or of the world, or many coördinate powers presiding over each country. Law. Conjunctions joint sentences and coördinate terms. Rev. R. Morris. Coördinate adjectives, adjectives disconnected as regards ane another, but referring equally to the same subject. -- Coördinate conjunctions, conjunctions joining independent…

Partnership in inheritance; joint heirship; joint right of sucession to an inheritance.

One who is jointly concerned with one or more persons in business, etc.; a partner; an associate; a partaker; a sharer. the associates and copartners of our loss. Milton.

The state of being a copartner or of having a joint interest in any matter.

A joint patriot.