no bill1
/ˌnəʊ ˈbɪl/Criminal Law. Now US
noun
A notation made by a grand jury on an indictment presented to it, when it finds insufficient evidence for prosecution; a case or indictment rejected on these grounds. Also interjection, as an endorsement.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Complete Juryman. From no + bill.
no-bill2
/ˌnəʊˈbɪl/US Criminal Law
verb
[with object] Of a grand jury: to reject (a case) with a notation of ‘no bill’.
Origin
Early 20th century. From no bill.