nol-pros

¹

[nol-pros]

verb (used with object)

Law.

nol-prossed, nol-prossing 

1. to end by a nolle prosequi.

nol. pros.

²

abbreviation

Law.

1. nolle prosequi.

nol. pros.

abbreviation

1. nolle prosequi

Word History and Origins

Origin of nol. pros.¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

At the outset, Lee’s request should’ve been tossed out for a simple reason: Once prosecutors filed a nol pros, the case became moot.

From Slate

The appellate court questioned the timing of when prosecutors asked the Baltimore court to drop the charges, a process known as nolle prosequi, or nol pros for short.

From Washington Post

The move “violated the requirement that the entry of a nol pros conform to ‘the rudimentary demands of fair procedure,'” the panel wrote, adding: “We conclude that exceptional circumstances exist to temper the authority of the State to enter a nol pros. Accordingly, we hold that the nol pros was void, and the circuit court erred in accepting the nol pros at the court proceeding on October 11, 2022.”

From Washington Post

The court noted that prosecutors filed their nol pros two days before they were due to respond to a motion by Young Lee related to the vacating of the conviction.

From Washington Post

“We conclude that the nol pros was entered with the purpose or ‘necessary effect’ of preventing Mr. Lee from obtaining a ruling on appeal regarding whether his rights as a victim’s representative were violated,” the appellate court panel wrote.

From Washington Post