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Meaning of NON PROS

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action
 
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 Synonyms: non prosequitur
 
 See Also: judgement, judgment, judicial decision

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Non" pros.`\
    An abbreviation of {Non prosequitur}.
    
  2. \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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