nolle prosequi
Pronunciation:
/ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ//ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/noun
Definitions
A declaration from the attorney general ending a criminal prosecution.
A proceeding or declaration by which a plaintiff or prosecutor ends a legal suit.
A refusal, a denial, a rejection.
verb
Definitions
(somewhat informal) To issue a nolle prosequi.