Joint respondent is a term used in legal language to refer to an individual who is jointly responsible for a particular legal obligation or claim. Some synonyms for joint respondent include co-defendant, co-respondent, joint defendant, and co-obligor. All of these terms refer to an individual who is jointly responsible for a particular legal matter, meaning that they share responsibility or liability with one or more other parties. Joint respondents are often seen in legal disputes where multiple parties are involved and are responsible for a particular outcome. Regardless of the term used, joint respondents are held accountable for their actions and obligations, and they are expected to cooperate with one another to achieve a satisfactory outcome.