non pros.

¹

abbreviation for

1. non prosequitur.

non-pros

²

[ non-pros ]

verb (used with object)

, Law.

, non-prossed, non-pros·sing.

1. to adjudge (a plaintiff ) in default.

non-pros

¹

/ ˌnɒnˈprɒs /

noun

1. short for non prosequitur

verb

1. tr to enter a judgment of non prosequitur against (a plaintiff)

non pros.

²

abbreviation for

1. non prosequitur

Word History and Origins

Origin of non pros.¹

First recorded in 1665–75; shortened form of non prosequitur

Example Sentences

Non-content. non obst., non obstante=Notwithstanding. non pros., non prosequitur=He does not prosecute. non seq., non sequitur=It does not follow. n.o.p.

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