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[n] a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action |
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| | Synonyms: | | non prosequitur |
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| | See Also: | | judgement, judgment, judicial decision |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Non" pros.`\
An abbreviation of {Non prosequitur}.
\Non`-pros"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nonprossed}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Non-prossing}.]
To decline or fail to prosecute; to allow to be dropped (said
of a suit); to enter judgment against (a plaintiff who fails
to prosecute); as, the plaintiff was non-prossed.
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