nol-pros
[ nol-pros ]
/ ˌnɒlˈprɒs /
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verb (used with object), nol-prossed, nol-pros·sing.Law.
to end by a nolle prosequi.
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Origin of nol-pros
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
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British Dictionary definitions for nol-pros
nol. pros.
nolle pros.
abbreviation for
nolle prosequi
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