n. - 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. 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.
v. t. - To determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as
having dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it
up.