nolle prosequi 【法】 撤回诉讼, 不起诉
nolle prosequi[ noun ]- an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed
<noun.communication>
[ verb ]- drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records
<verb.change> nol.pros. nolle pros
They nolle prossed the charge
Nolle prosequi \Nol"le pros"e*qui\ [L., to be unwilling to
prosecute.] (Law)
Will not prosecute; -- an entry on the record, denoting that
a plaintiff discontinues his suit, or the attorney for the
public a prosecution; either wholly, or as to some count, or
as to some of several defendants.