What is the meaning of nolle prosequi?

noun

  • An entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed.

verb

  • Drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records.
    • usage: "They nolle prossed the charge"
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