non·suit
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Definition of nonsuit
: a judgment against a plaintiff for failure to prosecute a case or inability to establish a prima facie case
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“Nonsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonsuit. Accessed 16 May. 2021.
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nonsuit
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non·suit
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Legal Definition of nonsuit
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: a judgment entered against a plaintiff for failure to prosecute a case or inability to establish a prima facie case : dismissal
2
: voluntary dismissal at dismissal
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The first known use of nonsuit was in the 14th century
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