Advertisement
Advertisement
nolle prosequi
[ nol-ee pros-i-kwahy, -kwee ]
noun
, Law.
- an entry made upon the records of a court when the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in a suit or action. : nol. pros.
nolle prosequi
/ ˈnɒlɪ ˈprɒsɪˌkwaɪ /
noun
- See non prosequiturlaw an entry made on the court record when the plaintiff in a civil suit or prosecutor in a criminal prosecution undertakes not to continue the action or prosecution Compare non prosequitur
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of nolle prosequi1
1675–85; < Latin: be unwilling to pursue, do not prosecute
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of nolle prosequi1
Latin: do not pursue (prosecute)
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse