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nol-pros

[ nol-pros ]
/ ˌnɒlˈprɒs /

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

Words nearby nol-pros

no-load, nolo contendere, no longer, no-lose, no love lost, nol-pros, Noludar, Nolvadex, nom., noma, nomad

Definition for nol-pros (2 of 2)

nol. pros.

Law.

nolle prosequi.
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British Dictionary definitions for nol-pros

nol. pros.

nolle pros.

abbreviation for

nolle prosequi
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