Nolle Prosequi (Noun)
Meaning
An entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The entry of nolle prosequi was made on the court record after the prosecution decided not to pursue the case.
- The judge was informed that the plaintiff had instructed her attorney to enter a nolle prosequi.
- After conducting a preliminary review of the evidence, the DA decided to enter a nolle prosequi.
- The attorney for the plaintiff filed a nolle prosequi in the case, bringing the litigation to a swift end.
- A nolle prosequi was entered in the court record due to the lack of sufficient evidence to support the accusation.