Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

non prosequitur

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: non pros-e-quitur
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A judgement entered against the plaintiff in a lawsuit where he/she fails to appear to prosecute in the allowed time.

Dated

Example Sentences

"the defendant enters non prosequitur"
"enter judgment of non prosequitur"

Etymology

Latin [Term?], meaning "he does not prosecute".

Usage

Dated

Phrases

nolle prosequi non-pros non pros you got nothing

Frequently Paired Words

nolle prosequi non-pros non pros nonsuit you got nothing

Synonyms

non pros

Questions

What does non prosequitur mean?: A judgement entered against the plaintiff in a lawsuit where he/she fails to appear to prosecute in the allowed time.
Where does non prosequitur come from?: Latin [Term?], meaning "he does not prosecute".

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