| Pronunciation: | | nân prow'sekwitur
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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 pros |
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| | See Also: | | judgement, judgment, judicial decision |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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