Nolle prosequi Common

Nolle prosequi has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed

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A declaration from the attorney general ending a criminal prosecution.

Verb

drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records

"They nolle prossed the charge"

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To issue a nolle prosequi.