English noun: nolle prosequi | |||
1. | nolle prosequi (communication) an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed | ||
Synonyms | nol pros | ||
Broader (hypernym) | entry | ||
English verb: nolle prosequi | |||
1. | nolle prosequi (change) drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records | ||
Samples | They nolle prossed the charge. | ||
Synonyms | nol.pros., nolle pros | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drop, knock off | ||