non prosequitur
phraseEtymology Latin [Term?], meaning "he does not prosecute".
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Law Dated A judgement entered against the plaintiff in a lawsuit where he/she fails to appear to prosecute in the allowed time.
- the defendant enters non prosequitur
- enter judgment of non prosequitur
- Related terms
- nolle prosequi, non-pros, non pros, nonsuit, you got nothing