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nonsuiting Definition


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nonsuit
noun
    1. The stopping of a suit either by the voluntary withdrawal of the plaintiff, or by the judge when the plaintiff has failed to make out cause of action, or to bring evidence.
verb
    nonsuited, nonsuiting
    1. To order that a suit be dismissed.
Etymology: 14c: Anglo-French nonsute or nounsute does not pursue.



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