non prosequitur
NounSynonyms:
non pros
WordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court)Synonyms: non pros
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [1913 Webster]