Nonsuit \Non"suit`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nonsuited}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Nonsuiting}.] (Law)
To determine, adjudge, or record (a plaintiff) as having
dropped his suit, upon his withdrawal or failure to follow it
up. "When two are joined in a writ, and one is nonsuited."
--Z. Swift.
[1913 Webster]