Definition and Meaning of NON
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non means :
- No; not. See No, a.
- The general plea or denial in an action of assumpsit.
- Alt. of Non compos mentis
- Not of sound mind; not having the regular use of reason; hence, also, as a noun, an idiot; a lunatic; one devoid of reason, either by nature or from accident.
- The plea of the general issue in an action of debt on bond.
- The return of a sheriff on a writ, when the defendant is not found in his county.
- It is not clear; -- a verdict given by a jury when a matter is to be deferred to another day of trial.
- Notwithstanding; in opposition to, or in spite of, what has been stated, or is to be stated or admitted.
- A clause in old English statutes and letters patent, importing a license from the crown to do a thing notwithstanding any statute to the contrary. This dispensing power was abolished by the Bill of Rights.
- An abbreviation of Non prosequitur.
- A judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit where he does not appear to prosecute. See Nolle prosequi.
- An inference which does not follow from the premises.
Source: All the definitions provided here are from WordNet 3.0 by Princeton University
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