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Meaning of "nolle prosequi" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NOLLE PROSEQUI

Latin: do not pursue (prosecute).
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NOLLE PROSEQUI

nolle prosequi  [ˈnɒlɪ ˈprɒsɪˌkwaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NOLLE PROSEQUI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nolle prosequi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NOLLE PROSEQUI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nolle prosequi

Nolle prosequi is legal term of art and a Latin legal phrase meaning "be unwilling to pursue", a phrase amounting to "do not prosecute". It is a phrase used in many common law criminal prosecution contexts to describe a prosecutor's decision to voluntarily discontinue criminal charges either before trial or before a verdict is rendered. It contrasts with an involuntary dismissal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NOLLE PROSEQUI


forwhy
fɔːˈwaɪ
kahawai
ˈkɑːhəˌwaɪ
kowhai
ˈkəʊwaɪ
Paraguay
ˈpærəˌɡwaɪ
RTTY
ˌɑːtiːtiːˈwaɪ
somewhy
ˈsʌmˌwaɪ
swy
swaɪ
tawai
ˈtɑːˌwaɪ
tawhai
ˈtɑːˌhwaɪ
Uruguay
ˈjʊərəˌɡwaɪ
why
waɪ
Wye
waɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NOLLE PROSEQUI

noisy
noisy miner
nol. pros.
Nolan
Nolde
nolens volens
noli-me-tangere
nolition
noll
nolle pros.
Nollekens
nolo contendere
nom de guerre
nom de plume
nom.
noma
nomad
nomadic
nomadically
nomadisation

WORDS THAT END LIKE NOLLE PROSEQUI

alfaqui
Anhui
appui
Bangui
Blanqui
charqui
chiquichiqui
dui
ennui
feng shui
hui
maqui
Maui
ololiuqui
pfui
point d´appui
Rapa Nui
tui
Wanganui
Yaqui

Synonyms and antonyms of nolle prosequi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nolle prosequi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NOLLE PROSEQUI

Find out the translation of nolle prosequi to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nolle prosequi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nolle prosequi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

撤回起诉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

suspensión de la causa
570 millions of speakers

English

nolle prosequi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

nolle prosequi
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

prosequi الجزئي للدعوى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Нолл от иска
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prosequi nolle
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নালাল পেশাদার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

relaxe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nolle pros.
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nolle prosequi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

nolle prosequi
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

nolle prosequi
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nolle pros.
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

prosequi Nolle
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நல்லா நன்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नॉल फायदे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nolle artıları.
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nolle prosequi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nolle prosequi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нолл від позову
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prosequi Nolle
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Nolle prosequi
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nolle prosequi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nolleprosequi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nolle prosequi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nolle prosequi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NOLLE PROSEQUI»

The term «nolle prosequi» is normally little used and occupies the 124.896 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NOLLE PROSEQUI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nolle prosequi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NOLLE PROSEQUI»

Discover the use of nolle prosequi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nolle prosequi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Law-dictionary: Explaining the Rise, Progress, and ...
244, 5; l Wils. 306; so in assumpsit, or other action upon contract, against several defendants, one of whom pleads bankruptcy, or other matter in his personal discharge, the plaintiff may enter a nolle prosequi as to him, and proceed against the ...
Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Thomas Colpitts Granger, 1836
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The Law-dictionary: Explaining the Rise, Progress, and ...
In trespass or other action for a wrong, against several defendants? the plaintiff may, at any time before final judgment enter a Nolle prosequi as to one defendant, and proceed against the others: Hob. 70: Cro. Car. 239. 243: 2 Rol. Mr . 100.
Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, 1811
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ABA Journal
sion to nolle prosequi. The trial court in this case approved the recommendation of nolle prosequi, the court stated, after having been apprised of the defendant's passage of two polygraph tests and that the testimony of other witnesses lent ...
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Caribbean Criminal Practice
It is not limited, as is the power of nolle prosequi, which can only be entered in respect of indictable proceedings after preliminary enquiry. An example of its use in these jurisdictions is shown in Tappin v Lucas (above), where a discontinuance ...
Seetahal, 2001
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A New Law-dictionary: Containing the Interpretation and ...
A Plaintiff comes by his Attorney hie in Curia &> fate- tur fe ulterius Nolle Prosequi ; whereupon Judgment was given, That the Defendant eat fine Die, and no Amercement upon the Plaintiff: This was held erroneous; for the Plaintiff ought also to ...
Giles Jacob, Sir John Holt, 2004
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Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill (provisions Relating to ...
Nolle prosequi (the power to halt trials on indictment) will be abolished and replaced with powers to direct the halt of prosecutions in cases of national interest. This has been generally welcomed by commentators.56 It is a power which is used ...
‎2008
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A Law Dictionary: Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of ...
NOLLE PROSEQUI, practice, is an entry made on the record,' by which the prosecutor or plaintifl' declares that he will proceed no further. A nolle prosequi may be entered either vin a criminal or a civil case. In criminal cases, a nolle prosequi ...
John Bouvier, Robert Kelham, 1839
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The law-dictionary
In trespass or other action for a wrung, against several defendants, the plaintiff may, at any time before final judgment enter a Nolle prosequi as to one defendant, and proceed against the others: Hob. 70: Cro. Car. 239. 243: 2 Rol. Abr. 100.
Giles Jacob, Kashi Nath Upadhyaya, 1811
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The practice of the Court of King's Bench in personal ...
of a bill of exchange or the like, may have it referred to the master, and may enter a nolle prosequi as to the issue in fact. Ante, p. 11. See the form of the entry, Arch. Forms, 559. To part of a count.] The plaintiff may enter a nolle prosequi as to ...
John Frederick Archbold, Great Britain. Court of King's Bench, 1827
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An Analytical Digested Index to the Common Law Reports: From ...
[ s966 ] NOLLE PROSEQUI. I. In civil proceedings, p. 9G6. II. In criminal proceedings, p. 966. I. In civil proceedings. 1. Whero several defendants sever in their pleas, the plaintiffs may enter a nolle prosequi against one at any time before the ...
Thomas Coventry, Samuel Hughes, 1832

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NOLLE PROSEQUI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nolle prosequi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Release my car - Nayele Ametefe's friend
The state in February this year dropped the various charges preferred against Ms Nuhu and five others after it had entered Nolle Prosequi to ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
2
Court Appearance Introduces Witness in Reston Shooting
NOLLE PROSEQUI. NOW FACING OTHER DRUG CHARGES COURT DATE SEPT.08,2015 (POSS.OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE) AND ... «Reston Now, Jul 15»
3
Charges dropped in Worcester/Sutton pot case after judge …
A nolle prosequi or nol pros is an entry in the court record reflecting a prosecutor's decision not to proceed with a case after criminal charges ... «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
4
Zuma, Masutha Still Waiting for Summons
If the NPA decided not to persecute, it would issue a certificate of nolle prosequi (will not prosecute). "If we get that certificate, we will prosecute ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
Appeals – GLc 211, §3 – Nolle prosequi
Where a petitioner appeals from a judgment denying his petition for relief under G.L.c. 211, §3, the single justice neither erred nor abused her ... «Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Jul 15»
6
Case dropped against gunman in Las Cruces mobile home park …
On Friday, senior trial prosecutor David Ruark, of the District Attorney's Office, filed a "nolle prosequi" motion in 3rd Judicial District Court in Las ... «Las Cruces Sun-News, Jul 15»
7
State drops charges against two Fort Myers men after witness …
Prosecutors filed notices of nolle prosequi, meaning the state will no longer pursue the cases. Defense lawyers for Irons and Edison couldn't be ... «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»
8
Municipal dispositions
Nolle prosequi” is a declaration made by a prosecutor before or during trial, meaning the case is being dropped. The declaration may be made ... «Logan Daily News, Jul 15»
9
UPDATE: Zambian musician Pilato off the hook
WINDHOEK, Namibia, 17 July 2015 / PRN Africa / — The State has entered a nolle prosequi in a case in which popular musician, Chama ... «StarAfrica.com, Jul 15»
10
DA drops charges against 2nd murder defendant
District Attorney Lemuel Martinez filed a “nolle prosequi,” which means the case against Emily Lucero is dismissed but could be re-filed. «Rio Rancho Observer, Jul 15»

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