non se|qui|tur

non se|qui|tur
non se|qui|tur «non SEHK wuh tuhr»,
1. an inference or conclusion that does not follow from the premise: »

“How does theatre and cooking mix?” the pamphlet inquired, mixing its syntax and laying the groundwork for a solid non sequitur (New Yorker).

2. a remark that has no bearing on what the speaker is talking about: »

It is ridiculous…to mutilate the libretto so that the dialogue…becomes a running non sequitur (Harper's).

[< Latin non sequitur it does not follow]

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  • non pro|se|qui|tur — «non proh SEHK wuh tuhr», Law. a judgment entered against the plaintiff in a suit when he does not appear to prosecute it. ╂[< Latin nōn prōsequitur he does not pursue (the suit)] …   Useful english dictionary

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