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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Similiter

· Si·mil·i·ter · IPA
01 n. The technical name of the form by which either party, in pleading, accepts the issue tendered by his opponent; -- called sometimes a joinde…
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    The technical name of the form by which either party, in pleading, accepts the issue tendered by his opponent; -- called sometimes a joinder in issue.(Law) Also: joinder in issue