Word
DNC
Phoneticsdnc
/ˈdiˌɛnˌsi/
Definition
v. to decide not to charge someone with a crime after they have been arrested. This is an old legal term that means the case will not go to court.
v. to enter a formal record that the prosecutor or plaintiff will not proceed with a legal action. Derived from the Latin 'nolle prosequi', it functions as a voluntary dismissal of charges.
Examples
“The prosecutor decided to DNC the case due to lack of evidence.”
“After the key witness changed her story, the district attorney chose to DNC the charges against the defendant.”
“While the state had sufficient grounds for an indictment, the strategic decision to DNC allowed investigators to pursue a more significant target in the hierarchy of the criminal organization.”
Examples
simple
“The prosecutor decided to DNC the case due to lack of evidence.”
contextual
“After the key witness changed her story, the district attorney chose to DNC the charges against the defendant.”
complex
“While the state had sufficient grounds for an indictment, the strategic decision to DNC allowed investigators to pursue a more significant target in the hierarchy of the criminal organization.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically appears in legal or police contexts; often used as a shorthand for 'nolle prosequi'.
Real-World Examples
“Ken Martin, the DNC chair, said in a statement that Trump is misusing taxpayer dollars in “a last-ditch attempt to save Republicans in November”.” “During a meeting on Saturday in Austin, Texas, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members voted to overhaul which states have the first say in picking the party’s presidential nominee.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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