Non prosequitur \Non" pro*seq"ui*tur\ [L. he does not prosecute.] (Law) A judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he does not appear to prosecute. See {Nolle prosequi}.
non prosequitur n : a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court) [syn: {non pros}]