nonsuited

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To dismiss (a plaintiff) on the grounds of his or her lawsuit having been brought without cause, prior to an adjudication on the merits
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A lawsuit that is dismissed as having been brought without cause, prior to an adjudication on the merits
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{n} a non-appearance of the plaintiff in a suit, when called in court
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A compulsory nonsuit is a nonsuit ordered by the court on the ground that the plaintiff on his own showing has not made out his case
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A neglect or failure by the plaintiff to follow up his suit; a stopping of the suit; a renunciation or withdrawal of the cause by the plaintiff, either because he is satisfied that he can not support it, or upon the judge's expressing his opinion
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{i} cancellation of a trial due to lack of sufficient evidence against the defendant
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To determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as having dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it up
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Insecurity
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{f} cancel a trial because of lack of evidence against the defendant