1 : one that does not start. 2 : someone or something that is not productive or effective his son has been, in politics a nonstarter— Anthony Lejeune.

What does non-starter mean in legal terms?

a person or an idea that has no chance of succeeding. As a business proposition, it is a total non-starter.

What is a non-starter issue?

If you describe a plan or idea as a non-starter, you mean that it has no chance of success. [informal] The United States is certain to reject the proposal as a non-starter.