No true bill
A finding by a grand jury that there is no probable cause to decide that a crime has been committed.
No True Bill:
This phrase, endorsed by a grand jury on the written indictment submitted to it for its approval means that the evidence was found insufficient to indict.
No-Contest Clause: ...
If a Grand Jury rejects a proposed indictment, decided not to indict, it is known as a "no bill", "no true bill" or an "ignoramus".
In cases where they believe a trial is warranted they file indictments. In cases, where they believe a trial is not warrant and there is not probable cause they file a no true bill and the case ends prior to trial.
 See also: Charge, Person, Defend, Action, Nation
  
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