nol-pros

¹

[ nol-pros ]

verb (used with object)

, Law.

, nol-prossed, nol-pros·sing.

1. to end by a nolle prosequi.

nol. pros.

²

abbreviation for

, Law.

1. nolle prosequi.

nol. pros.

abbreviation for

1. nolle prosequi

Word History and Origins

Origin of nol-pros¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80