Jointly
/ˈdʒɔɪntli/
Definitions
- (adv.) Involving two or more parties together, especially with shared responsibility or liability.
The defendants were found liable jointly for the damages.
- (adv.) In a legal context, indicating combined action or ownership where rights and obligations are shared.
The property was held jointly by the spouses.
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Commentary
Used to specify collective responsibility or rights; important to distinguish from 'severally' in legal texts.
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