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What is "non prosequitur"

The Collaborative International Dictionary
Non prosequitur

Non prosequitur \Non" pro*seq"ui*tur\ [L. he does not prosecute.] (Law) A judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he does not appear to prosecute. See Nolle prosequi.

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non prosequitur

phr. (context legal English) A judgement entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he/she fails to appear to prosecute.

WordNet
non prosequitur

n. a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court) [syn: non pros]