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==Etymology==
Literally, theThe expression is [[Latin]] for "it does not follow."<ref>Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary. http://mw1.m-w.com/dictionary/non%20sequitur</ref> It comes from the words "non" meaning not, and the [[Deponent verb|deponent]] verb ''sequor'', ''sequi'', ''secutus sum'' meaning 'to follow'. Deponent verbs have passive forms but active meanings.<ref>[https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/101/Deponent.pdf The Latin Library "Deponent Verbs"]</ref>
 
==Usage==