• (n.) 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. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/similiter/
Si·mil'i·ter noun [ Latin , in like manner.] (Law) 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 . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/104