non prosequitur

[ non proh-sek-wi-ter ]

noun

, Law.

1. a judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit when the plaintiff does not appear in court to prosecute it.

non prosequitur

/ ˈnɒn prəʊˈsɛkwɪtə /

noun

1. See nolle prosequi
   law (formerly) a judgment in favour of a defendant when the plaintiff failed to take the necessary steps in an action within the time allowed Compare nolle prosequi

Word History and Origins

Origin of non prosequitur¹

First recorded in 1760–70, non prosequitur is from Latin nōn prōsequitur literally, “he does not pursue (prosecute)”

Word History and Origins

Origin of non prosequitur¹

Latin, literally: he does not prosecute