no bill

¹ American  

noun

Law.

1. a failure to indict.

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no-bill ² American  

[noh-bil] / ˈnoʊˌbɪl /

verb (used with object)

Law.

1. to fail to indict (a person).

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

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Example Sentences

Lawyers for both men have lodged a no bill application, which argues neither men have a case to answer.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Lady Chief Justice said it was not appropriate for her to comment on an individual case before the court but a listing date for a ruling in the no bill application is expected soon.

From BBC

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