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nolle prosequi

Syllabification: (nol·le pros·e·qui)
Pronunciation: /ˌnälē ˈpräsiˌkwē/

Definition of nolle prosequi

noun

Law
  • a formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor of all or part of a suit or action.
  • the entry of nolle prosequi in a court record.

Origin:

late 17th century: Latin, literally 'be unwilling to pursue'

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