Definitions for nonsuits

nonsuits non·suit

Spelling: [non-soot]
IPA: /nɒnˈsut/

Nonsuits is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 154 anagrams from letters in nonsuits (innosstu).

Definitions for nonsuits

noun

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

verb (used with object)

  1. to subject to a nonsuit.
  2. to subject to a nonsuit.

Origin of nonsuits

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

Examples for nonsuits

Then the Claimant's advisers, to avoid the inevitable verdict for their opponents, elected to be nonsuit.

nonsuit for the plaintiffs—for the young student a hum of commendation.

That was made at nisi prius in answer to a motion for a nonsuit in an action brought for an infringement of a patent right.

If a plaintiff does not answer or appear when his name is called in court, the justice enters judgment of nonsuit.

In cases of nonsuit, and also when no cause of action is found, judgment is rendered against the plantiff for the costs.

In cases of nonsuit, and also when no cause of action is found, judgment is rendered against the plantiff for the costs.

nonsuit for the plaintiffs—for the young student a hum of commendation.

That was made at nisi prius in answer to a motion for a nonsuit in an action brought for an infringement of a patent right.

Then the Claimant's advisers, to avoid the inevitable verdict for their opponents, elected to be nonsuit.

If a plaintiff does not answer or appear when his name is called in court, the justice enters judgment of nonsuit.

Word Value for nonsuits
Scrable

7

Words with friends

10

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