Nol pros

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of nolle prosequi. abbreviation, alt-of, informal
  2. 2
    an entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of nolle prosequi. abbreviation, alt-of, informal

    "This week, two men were completely exonerated. Four counts of statutory rape involving 14-year-old males were "noll prossed" (exonerated) in the case of Richard Kellaher. The state admitted the dates indicated in those indictments were not correct and that other evidence was "faulty.""

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