Definition of nolle prosequi in English:

nolle prosequi

noun ˌnɒlɪ ˈprɒsɪkwʌɪˌnälē ˈpräsəˌkwē

Law

1A formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor of all or part of a suit.
Example sentencesExamples
- In considering the court's power to dismiss a case for pretrial delays it is useful to consider the right of the prosecutor to seek a nolle prosequi.
- The prosecutor had sole, unfettered discretion to enter a nolle prosequi in this case.
1. 1.1 (in the UK) the dismissal or termination of legal proceedings by the Attorney General.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The power of the Attorney to issue a nolle prosequi has no statutory basis.
  The Attorney-General may stop any prosecution on indictment by entering a nolle prosequi.

Origin

Latin, literally 'refuse to pursue'.

Definition of nolle prosequi in US English:

nolle prosequi

nounˌnälē ˈpräsəˌkwē

Law

1A formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor of all or part of a suit or action.
Example sentencesExamples
- In considering the court's power to dismiss a case for pretrial delays it is useful to consider the right of the prosecutor to seek a nolle prosequi.
- The prosecutor had sole, unfettered discretion to enter a nolle prosequi in this case.
1. 1.1 The entry of nolle prosequi in a court record.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The power of the Attorney to issue a nolle prosequi has no statutory basis.
  The Attorney-General may stop any prosecution on indictment by entering a nolle prosequi.

Origin

Latin, literally ‘refuse to pursue’.

单词	nolle prosequi
释义	Definition of nolle prosequi in English: nolle prosequi noun ˌnɒlɪ ˈprɒsɪkwʌɪˌnälē ˈpräsəˌkwē Law 1A formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor of all or part of a suit. Example sentencesExamples In considering the court's power to dismiss a case for pretrial delays it is useful to consider the right of the prosecutor to seek a nolle prosequi. The prosecutor had sole, unfettered discretion to enter a nolle prosequi in this case. 1.1 (in the UK) the dismissal or termination of legal proceedings by the Attorney General. Example sentencesExamples The power of the Attorney to issue a nolle prosequi has no statutory basis. The Attorney-General may stop any prosecution on indictment by entering a nolle prosequi. Origin Latin, literally 'refuse to pursue'. Definition of nolle prosequi in US English: nolle prosequi nounˌnälē ˈpräsəˌkwē Law 1A formal notice of abandonment by a plaintiff or prosecutor of all or part of a suit or action. Example sentencesExamples In considering the court's power to dismiss a case for pretrial delays it is useful to consider the right of the prosecutor to seek a nolle prosequi. The prosecutor had sole, unfettered discretion to enter a nolle prosequi in this case. 1.1 The entry of nolle prosequi in a court record. Example sentencesExamples The power of the Attorney to issue a nolle prosequi has no statutory basis. The Attorney-General may stop any prosecution on indictment by entering a nolle prosequi. Origin Latin, literally ‘refuse to pursue’.
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