non-pros
[ non-pros ]
verb (used with object),non-prossed, non-pros·sing.Law.
to adjudge (a plaintiff) in default.
Origin of non-pros
1First recorded in 1665–75; shortened form of non prosequitur
Other definitions for non pros. (2 of 2)
non pros.
abbreviation
non prosequitur.
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British Dictionary definitions for non-pros (1 of 2)
non-pros
/ (ˌnɒnˈprɒs) /
noun
short for non prosequitur
verb-prosses, -prossing or -prossed
(tr) to enter a judgment of non prosequitur against (a plaintiff)
British Dictionary definitions for non pros. (2 of 2)
non pros.
/ law /
abbreviation for
non prosequitur
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