nolle prosequi
pronunciation
How to pronounce nolle prosequi in British English: UK [ˈnɔliˈprɔsəkwai]
How to pronounce nolle prosequi in American English: US [ˌnɑliˈprɑsɪˌkwaɪ, -ˌkwi]
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- Noun:
- an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed
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- Verb:
- declare that a legal case will not be prosecuted