nolle prosequi

/ˌnoʊli ˌprɑsəˈkwaɪ/
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Definitions of nolle prosequi
  1. noun
    an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed
    synonyms: nol pros
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    type of:
    entry
    an item inserted in a written record
  2. verb
    drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records
    synonyms: nol.pros., nolle pros
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    type of:
    drop, knock off
    stop pursuing or acting
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