nonsuit
/nɒnˈsuːt
/Law
verb [with object]
Stop (a lawsuit or the plaintiff bringing it), either by voluntary withdrawal by the plaintiff, or by a finding by the judge that the plaintiff has failed to make a legal case or bring sufficient evidence: another action where the plaintiff has been nonsuited
noun
An instance of nonsuiting a lawsuit or the plaintiff bringing it.The defendants called no evidence and claimed a nonsuit....
- The court granted the defendant's motion for a nonsuit.
Origin
Late Middle English (as a noun): from Anglo-Norman French, literally 'not pursuing' (see non-, suit).