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In literature, "conjointly" is employed to indicate that actions or responsibilities are shared or performed together by two or more parties. The term frequently appears in historical and legal narratives to denote joint appointments and decisions—such as the appointment of co-wardens ([1]) or the simultaneous commitment of responsibility by a family ([2]). It is also found in discussions of creative and academic endeavors, where tasks or achievements are accomplished in unison, as seen in collaborative artistic projects ([3]) and scientific inquiries ([4]). Across these varied contexts, the use of "conjointly" emphasizes a mutual, coordinated effort among those involved ([5], [6]).
  1. 420 They at once elected Richard de Betoyne, whom the queen had that day appointed Warden of the Tower, conjointly with John de Gisors.
    — from London and the Kingdom - Volume 1 A History Derived Mainly from the Archives at Guildhall in the Custody of the Corporation of the City of London. by Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson) Sharpe
  2. That this intention might not be frustrated by the poverty of the offender, his whole family were conjointly bound to make compensation.
    — from The Germany and the Agricola of Tacitus by Cornelius Tacitus
  3. Dramatic literature affords numerous examples of plays composed by several persons conjointly.
    — from Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature by August Wilhelm von Schlegel
  4. Macquer, conjointly with Baumé, subjected the grains of crude platinum, to which the attention of chemists had been newly drawn, to experiment.
    — from The History of Chemistry, Volume 1 (of 2) by Thomas Thomson
  5. ] k [ The selectmen take measures for the security of the public in case of contagious diseases, conjointly with the justices of the peace.
    — from Democracy in America — Volume 1 by Alexis de Tocqueville
  6. The universal Bishop has spoken alone, and further, he has spoken conjointly with the bishops of the particular Churches.
    — from The Pope, the Kings and the PeopleA History of the Movement to Make the Pope Governor of the World by a Universal Reconstruction of Society from the Issue of the Syllabus to the Close of the Vatican Council by William Arthur

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