Definitions for: Nolle Prosequi

[n] an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed
[v] declare that a legal case will not be prosecuted

Webster (1913) Definition: Nol"le pros"e*qui [L., to be unwilling to
prosecute.] (Law)
Will not prosecute; -- an entry on the record, denoting that
a plaintiff discontinues his suit, or the attorney for the
public a prosecution; either wholly, or as to some count, or
as to some of several defendants.

Synonyms: nol pros, nol. pros., nolle pros

See Also: announce, declare, entry

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