non-pros

[ non-pros ]

/ ˌnɒnˈprɒs /

verb (used with object), non-prossed, non-pros·sing. Law.

to adjudge (a plaintiff) in default.

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Origin of non-pros

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

Words nearby non-pros

non-negotiable, non-nuclear, non-nucleoside, non-person, non-profit-making, non-pros, non-rapid eye movement, non-rem sleep, non-secure, non-sporting dog, non-striker

Definition for non-pros (2 of 2)

non pros.

non prosequitur.

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British Dictionary definitions for non-pros (1 of 2)

non-pros

/ (ˌnɒnˈprɒs) /

noun

short for non prosequitur

verb -prosses, -prossing or -prossed

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

British Dictionary definitions for non-pros (2 of 2)

non pros.

/ law /

abbreviation for

non prosequitur

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