non est

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non est]
- /ˈnɒn ˈɛst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non est]
- /ˈnɒn ˈɛst/

Definition of non est words

noun non est the returning of a sheriff's writ when the person to be arrested or served with it cannot be found in the sheriff's jurisdiction. 1

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Origin of non est

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; < Latin: short for non est inventus (he) was not found

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Parts of speech for Non est

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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non est popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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