Non Prosequitur

(n.) A judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he does not appear to prosecute. See Nolle prosequi.

Thesaurus Entries

absolution, exculpation, excuse, exemption, exoneration, grace, immunity, impunity, indemnity, nolle prosequi, non prosequitur, nonprosecution, pardon, redemption, remission, remission of sin, reprieve, shrift, sparing, stay