declination

Example Sentences

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An earlier version of this article incorrectly included burglaries among the categories of cases that officials said make up most of the declinations.

From Washington Post

Last fall, department officials discussed whether the investigation had run its course and prosecutors should draft a declination memo that would explain why Mr. Comey would not be prosecuted, one of the people said.

From New York Times

Military leaders said last week that they believe the overall declination rate is about 30%, but they say they do not have good data.

From Seattle Times

“We have to have declinations from all sides,” Delgado said, meaning decisions not to charge the officers, before an internal affairs investigation will begin.

From Washington Post

“I do not believe that DOJ’s declination decision should or could preclude the FBI from investigating further,” said Chuck Rosenberg, a former federal prosecutor.

From Seattle Times