nonsuit

English

/ˈnɒnsuːt/

noun
Definitions
  • (legal) A lawsuit that is dismissed as having been brought without cause, prior to an adjudication on the merits.
  • (legal) A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff.

Etymology

Prefix from English suit.

Origin

English

suit

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