retraxit

noun

re·​trax·​it
ri-ˈtrak-sit
: the withdrawing of a suit in court by the plaintiff that results in a dismissal with prejudice

Word History

Etymology

Latin, he/she has withdrawn

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“Retraxit.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/retraxit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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