'Non prosequitur' definitions:
Definition of 'non prosequitur'
(from WordNet)
noun
A judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court) [syn: non prosequitur, non pros]
Definition of 'Non prosequitur'
From: 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]