Nolle prosequi

noun

/ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA declaration from the attorney general ending a criminal prosecution.

2.nounA proceeding or declaration by which a plaintiff or prosecutor ends a legal suit.

3.nounA refusal, a denial, a rejection.

4.verb(somewhat informal) To issue a nolle prosequi.

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