Meaning Of The Word Nolle prosequi

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nolle prosequi in American English
formal notice by the prosecutor that prosecution in a criminal case will be ended as to one or more counts, one or more defendants, or altogether
noun: an entry made upon the records of a court when the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in a suit or action

nolle prosequi in British English
noun: an entry made on the court record when the plaintiff in a civil suit or prosecutor in a criminal prosecution undertakes not to continue the action or prosecution

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