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nol-pros

1 American  
[nol-pros] / ˌnɒlˈprɒs /

verb (used with object)

Law.
nol-prossed, nol-prossing

  1. to end by a nolle prosequi.

nol. pros. 2 American  

abbreviation

Law.

  1. nolle prosequi.

nol. pros. British  

abbreviation

  1. nolle prosequi

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Etymology

Origin of nol-pros

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

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If his victims reform their ways thoroughly enough, Arnold then sometimes signs with them a consent decree, nol-pros the criminal action.

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