nonsuit

Meanings

• noun

  In law, a judgment in favor of the defendant because of some error or defect in the plaintiff's case.

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Variants

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nonsuit , nonsuited , nonsuiting , nonsuits

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Etymology

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From Old French non sû, meaning 'not secured' or 'not proven'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonsuit' is derived from the Old French term non sû, which means 'not secured' or 'not proven'.

2. In some jurisdictions, a 'nonsuit' is also known as a 'voluntary dismissal'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dismissal: In law, a judgment or order that ends a case in favor of the defendant.

2. motion to dismiss: A request made by a defendant to the court to dismiss a case based on procedural or substantive grounds.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nonsuit' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation where an expected outcome does not materialize.

How to Memorize "nonsuit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a courtroom scene where the judge announces a 'nonsuit' in favor of the defendant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonsuit' with the idea of a legal case being dismissed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Obtain Suit' to remember that 'nonsuit' means 'no suit' in law.

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