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Meaning Of Nonsuit
n.
A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his
suit; a stopping of the suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause
by the plaintiff, either because he is satisfied that he can not
support it, or upon the judge's expressing his opinion. A compulsory
nonsuit is a nonsuit ordered by the court on the ground that the
plaintiff on his own showing has not made out his case.
v. t.
To determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as
having dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it
up.