nolle prosequi
nolle prosequi (nahl-ee prahs-[schwa]-kwI), n. [Latin “not to wish to prosecute”] 1. A legal notice that a lawsuit or prosecution has been abandoned. [Cases: Pretrial Procedure 511. C.J.S. Dismissal and Nonsuit §§ 30–32, 34–35.] 2. A docket entry showing that the plaintiff or the prosecution has abandoned the action. — Often shortened to nolle. [Cases: […]