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go without day
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A quick definition of go without day:
Term: GO WITHOUT DAY
Definition: When someone is sued, they may be able to finish the legal process without having to go to court again. This is called "going without day." It means that the case is over and the person being sued doesn't have to worry about it anymore. The phrase comes from an old way of speaking in French. It's like saying "I'm done with this, I don't need to come back to court again."
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: When a defendant in a lawsuit finishes legal proceedings without any further court dates. This means that the case is resolved, usually by dismissal.
Example: John was accused of stealing from his workplace. He went to court and the judge dismissed the case, so John "went hence without day."
Explanation: In this example, John was able to resolve his legal case without any further court dates. This means that he was successful in getting the case dismissed and did not have to go to court again. "Go without day" is a legal term that means the case is finished and there are no more court dates scheduled.