nonsuit

non·suit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [non-soot]
- /nɒnˈsut/
- /ˈnɒn.ˈsjuːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-soot]
- /nɒnˈsut/

Definitions of nonsuit word

noun nonsuit a judgment given against a plaintiff who neglects to prosecute, or who fails to show a legal cause of action or to bring sufficient evidence. 1
verb with object nonsuit to subject to a nonsuit. 1
noun nonsuit (of a judge or court) subject (a plaintiff) to the stoppage of their suit on the grounds of failure to make a legal case or bring sufficient evidence. 1
noun nonsuit an order of a judge dismissing a suit when the plaintiff fails to show he or she has a good cause of action or fails to produce any evidence 0
verb nonsuit to order the dismissal of the suit of (a person) 0
noun nonsuit a judgment against a plaintiff for failing to proceed to trial, to establish a valid case, or to produce adequate evidence 0

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Origin of nonsuit

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; non- + suit; replacing Middle English nounsuyt < Anglo-French nounsute

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Parts of speech for Nonsuit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonsuit

nonsuit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nonsuit usage trend in Literature

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