nolle prosequi's Usage Examples:

a ludicrous effect is created when Bertie combines the Latin phrase nolle prosequi, which he learned from Jeeves, with a Biblical reference when explaining.

minister of the Crown, had the power to suspend an indictment through a nolle prosequi, something which Devlin said had never been used to prevent an accused.

"s office decided for nolle prosequi, and Sweeny went to Canada.

A "motion for nolle prosequi" ("not prosecuting") is a motion by a prosecutor or other plaintiff.

General Staff Military Prosecutor"s Office) decided to not press charges (nolle prosequi) against the military personnel, citing that no investigation was necessary.

authority usually has the power to stop any prosecution by entering a nolle prosequi.

For example, a ludicrous effect is created when Bertie combines the Latin phrase nolle prosequi, which he learned from Jeeves, with a Biblical reference when explaining to Bobbie that it was Balaam's ass that was noted for stubbornness, not Jonah's, in chapter 19:Jeeves.

The prosecution in Marion County entered a nolle prosequi.

The prosecutor moved for nolle prosequi with leave, a variation of nolle prosequi that was particular to North Carolina.

The Attorney General entered the unprecedented plea of nolle prosequi regarding Mrs Hullett rather than accepting a not guilty verdict.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced they had entered a nolle prosequi and would not be proceeding with a retrial at this stage.

Sir?To settle a bet, wasn't it Balaam's ass that entered the nolle prosequi?Yes, sir.

the most obvious sign of Restoration theatre’s death came with the nolle prosequi (immunity from prosecution for earlier offenses) granted to Collier.

Synonyms:

nol pros, entry,

Antonyms:

mark up, continue, overspend,