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Nolle prosequi

Nolle prosequi Meaning & Definition
Nolle prosequi Definition And Meaning

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

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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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