English Explanatory Dictionary

non-pros

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To decline or fail to prosecute; to allow (a lawsuit) to be dropped.
  2. To enter judgement against (a plaintiff who fails to prosecute).

Word forms

non-pros non-prosses non-prossing non-prossed nonpros

Etymology

Short for non prosequitur.

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