nonsuit

noun

non·suit | \ ˌnän-ˈsüt

Definition of nonsuit

: a judgment against a plaintiff for failure to prosecute a case or inability to establish a prima facie case

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The defense then filed a 13-page motion for nonsuit, claiming that Greer had failed to present any eyewitness, law enforcement, scientific or documentary evidence linking Shacknai to the death. — Pauline Repard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "1 of 3 claims in Zahau wrongful death lawsuit dismissed," 20 Mar. 2018 Victoria Beckham made a slouchy nonsuit, and Fendi gave it an urban line, but either way the effect is both besuited and rebooted. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "What Your Shopping Future Has in Store," 13 June 2017

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nonsuit

noun

non·suit | \ ˌnän-ˈsüt

1 : a judgment entered against a plaintiff for failure to prosecute a case or inability to establish a prima facie case : dismissal

2 : voluntary dismissal at dismissal