nonprosecution
- a word derived from prosecution.
Example Sentences
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A Justice Department spokeswoman told The Wall Street Journal last month that another senior Trump antitrust official, Omeed Assefi, had made the case against Leiweke “airtight” by negotiating the nonprosecution deals for the companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025
As part of the settlement, Morgan Stanley entered into a nonprosecution agreement with the government and will not be charged with any criminal wrongdoing.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
Stimwave filed for bankruptcy last June 15 and entered into a nonprosecution agreement with the government in late October.
From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2023
However, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court overturned Cosby’s conviction in 2021 due to an earlier nonprosecution agreement.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2022
The state’s highest court found that Cosby believed he had a nonprosecution agreement with a former district attorney when he gave damaging testimony in the accuser’s 2005 lawsuit.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2022
