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non pros

 

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Noun non pros has 1 sense
  1. non prosequitur, non pros - a judgment entered in favor of the defendant when the plaintiff has not continued his action (e.g., has not appeared in court)
    --1 is a kind of judgment, judgement, judicial decision

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Non Pros

1. Noun - Legal Term

Non pros, short for nolle prosequi, is a legal term used to indicate that a prosecutor decides not to pursue or proceed with a case. It is typically entered on the court record to formally acknowledge the decision to drop charges.

Sample Sentence: The district attorney decided to enter a non pros in the high-profile case due to lack of evidence.

2. Adjective - Informal

In informal usage, non pros is used to describe someone who lacks professional skills or expertise in a particular field.

Sample Sentence: As an amateur photographer, John's work is considered non pros by professional standards.

3. Noun - Theatre Term

In theatre, non pros is a term used to refer to non-professional actors or performers who participate in amateur productions without receiving payment.

Sample Sentence: The community theater group encouraged non pros to audition for their upcoming play.

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