no bill

¹

noun

Law.

1. a failure to indict.

no-bill

²

[noh-bil]

verb (used with object)

Law.

1. to fail to indict (a person).

   The grand jury no-billed the two officers in the slaying.

Example Sentences

He also highlighted the benefits to the environment, with no plastic SIM cards used, and believes people using an eSIM when they travel abroad will have more provider options and no "bill shocks".

From BBC

Some in Essayli’s office have taken to calling him “No Bill” Essayli, a reference to the legal term for a grand jury refusing to return a criminal charge — or a “bill” — in response to a prosecutor’s request, according to three federal law enforcement sources who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s also worth noting that if no bill on the topic becomes law, the SEC will continue to be the de facto body regulating crypto, meaning proponents of SEC enforcement may be less eager to back legislation at the moment.

From Salon

No bill appears to be forthcoming, but leaders of both parties haven’t entirely ruled one out.

From Seattle Times

Shortly before Sunak began taking questions, he attacked Labour by saying "the Labour Party have no plan, no treaty, no bill".

From BBC