Definitions
involving both houses of a legislature
Word origin
The noun is from Middle English joynt (attested since the late 13th century), from Old French joint (“joint of the body”) (attested since the 12th century). The adjective (attested since the 15th century) is from Old French jointiz. Both Old French words are from Latin iūnctus, the past participle of iungō. See also join, jugular, junction. Displaced Old English fōg and partially displaced English lith.
Used in a sentence
“the joint influences of culture and climate”
“The play was a joint production between the two companies.”
“A joint burden laid upon us all.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“shared by two”5 letters
02“Place where bones meet”5 letters
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