Sekirov Dictionary

nolle prosequi

UK /ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/US /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 5

noun3

(UK) A declaration from the attorney general ending a criminal prosecution.
A proceeding or declaration by which a plaintiff or prosecutor ends a legal suit.
(figurative) A refusal, a denial, a rejection.

verb1

(informal) To issue a nolle prosequi.

forms

nolle prosequied · nolle prosequiing · nolle prosequing · nolle prosequis · nolle prosequies

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