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nonsuit

[ non-soot ]

noun

  1. a judgment given against a plaintiff who neglects to prosecute, or who fails to show a legal cause of action or to bring sufficient evidence.


verb (used with object)

  1. to subject to a nonsuit.

nonsuit

/ nɒnˈsuːt; -ˈsjuːt /

noun

  1. an order of a judge dismissing a suit when the plaintiff fails to show he has a good cause of action or fails to produce any evidence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


verb

  1. tr to order the dismissal of the suit of (a person)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nonsuit1

1350–1400; non- + suit; replacing Middle English nounsuyt < Anglo-French nounsute
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Example Sentences

That was made at nisi prius in answer to a motion for a nonsuit in an action brought for an infringement of a patent right.

Then the Claimant's advisers, to avoid the inevitable verdict for their opponents, elected to be nonsuit.

In cases of nonsuit, and also when no cause of action is found, judgment is rendered against the plantiff for the costs.

If a plaintiff does not answer or appear when his name is called in court, the justice enters judgment of nonsuit.

Nonsuit for the plaintiffs—for the young student a hum of commendation.

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