nolle prosequi

UK: /ˈnɒlɪ ˈprɒsɪˌkwaɪ/ US: (nol′ē pros′i kwī′, -kwē′)

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nol•le pros•e•qui  (nol′ē pros′i kwī′, -kwē′), [Law.]

1. Law an entry made upon the records of a court when the plaintiff or prosecutor will proceed no further in a suit or action. Abbr.: nol. pros.

• Latin: be unwilling to pursue, do not prosecute
• 1675–85

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nolle prosequi / ˈnɒlɪ ˈprɒsɪˌkwaɪ/ noun

1. 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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Etymology: Latin: do not pursue (prosecute)