English–French
“dismissal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/nɔ̃ljø/
Example
Le tribunal a prononcé un non-lieu dans cette affaire.
The court ordered the dismissal of the case.
How to say “dismissal” in French
“Dismissal” in French is non-lieu.
A legal case stops before trial because the evidence does not support prosecution.
Example sentences with non-lieu
Les médias ont annoncé qu'il avait bénéficié d'un non-lieu.
The media announced that he had benefited from a dismissal.
Tips for using non-lieu
- Non-lieu is different from acquittement because it ends the proceedings without a trial verdict of not guilty.