Non prosequitur

phrase

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued their action (e.g., has not appeared in court) wordnet
Phrase
  1. 1
    A judgement entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he/she fails to appear to prosecute.

Etymology

Latin [Term?], meaning "he does not prosecute".

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