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nonrespondent

nonrespondent

7.9
A person who does not answer a legal claim or appear in court
  • noun
  • /ˌnɒn.rɪˈspɒndənt/
  • Formal
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  • The court issued a default judgment against the nonrespondent for failing to answer the complaint.

Examples

  • If a nonrespondent does not appear in court, the case may proceed without their input.

  • The lawyer explained the consequences of being labeled a nonrespondent in the legal process.

  • The judge declared him a nonrespondent in the case.

  • Why is he labeled as a nonrespondent?

  • The court issued a default judgment against the nonrespondent for failing to answer the complaint.

  • If a nonrespondent does not appear in court, the case may proceed without their input.

  • The lawyer explained the consequences of being labeled a nonrespondent in the legal process.

Synonyms

nonresponder
vsnonrespondent
  • Specialized
7.4

A person who does not get better after medical treatment

is used for failing to file an answer or reply in legal cases

Antonyms

respondent
93 3.7

A person who answers questions in a survey or interview

How Responsive

respondent
93 3.7
nonrespondent
  • Formal
7.9

Surface Forms

nonrespondent singular
nonrespondents plural

Morphology

nonrespondent = respondent (transparent) = non + respond + ent

Formed by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to the familiar noun 'respondent', so the meaning 'a person who does not reply' is directly derived.

Etymology

Nonrespondent is made of non- and respond, where non- means 'not' and respond means 'to answer' or 'reply'. So, a legal nonrespondent is someone who does not answer a court claim.