Legal Definitions - go without day

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.