non pros

Definitions of non pros
  1. noun
    a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court)
    synonyms: non prosequitur
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    type of:
    judgement, judgment, judicial decision
    (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
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