Synonyms of nolle prosequi

Noun

1. nolle prosequi, nol pros, entry

usage: an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed

Verb

1. nolle pros, nolle prosequi, nol.pros., drop, knock off

usage: drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records; "They nolle prossed the charge"