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Nolle prosequi

Nolle prosequi Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of 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 Synonyms | Synonyms for Nolle prosequi: nol pros | nol. pros. | nolle pros Related Terms | Find terms related to Nolle prosequi: See Also | announce | declare | entry Nolle prosequi In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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