nol-pros

[ nol-pros ]

verb (used with object),nol-prossed, nol-pros·sing.Law.
  1. to end by a nolle prosequi.

Origin of nol-pros

1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Other definitions for nol. pros. (2 of 2)

nol. pros.

abbreviationLaw.

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British Dictionary definitions for nol. pros.

nol. pros.

abbreviation for
  1. nolle prosequi

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