- 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.
- to subject to a nonsuit.
- an order of a judge dismissing a suit when the plaintiff fails to show he has a good cause of action or fails to produce any evidence
- to order the dismissal of the suit of (a person)
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