Verb: nol.pros.
- Drop prosecution of by entering a nolle prosequi in the court records
"The prosecutor decided to nol.pros. the case due to lack of evidence";
- nolle pros, nolle prosequi
- An entry in the court record to the effect that the plaintiff or prosecutor will not proceed
"The prosecutor entered a nol pros due to lack of evidence";
- nolle prosequi
Type of: drop, entry, knock off [informal]
Encyclopedia: Nol pros