Nolle Prosequi
/ˈnɒli prəˈskwiː/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal entry made by a prosecutor to voluntarily discontinue criminal prosecution.
The court accepted the nolle prosequi, terminating the charges against the defendant.
Forms
- nolle prosequi
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Commentary
Nolle prosequi is used exclusively by prosecutors to signal the cessation of prosecution without a conviction, often for reasons of insufficient evidence or public interest.
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