nonsuit

Definition of "nonsuit"
  1. The dismissal of a case resulting from a plaintiff's failure to provide adequate evidence or a compelling legal argument to convince the judge
How to use "nonsuit" in a sentence
  1. The judge declared nonsuit when the plaintiff could not produce enough evidence.
  2. Due to lack of compelling arguments, a nonsuit ended the trial prematurely.
  3. When the plaintiff failed to attend the court sessions, a nonsuit was declared, thus dismissing the case.

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