nonsuit

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Synonyms: non-suit, non suit

Antonyms: non-suit, non suit

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Noun

1. A [[lawsuit]] that is [[dismiss]]ed as having been brought without cause, prior to an [[adjudication]] on the [[merit]]s.
2. A neglect or failure by the [[plaintiff]] to follow up his [[suit]]; a [[renunciation]] or [[withdrawal]] of the cause by the plaintiff.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|law}} To [[dismiss]] (a suit or [[plaintiff]]) on the grounds of his or her [[lawsuit]] having been brought without cause, prior to an [[adjudication]] on the [[merit]]s.

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