Nolle prosequi is a legal Latin term that refers to a prosecutor's decision to voluntarily withdraw charges against an accused person. This term may also be referred to as a "no prosecution," "nolle pros," or "nol pros." In some jurisdictions, it may be referred to as a "dismissal." Essentially, any of these terms may be used to suggest that the prosecution has ceased to pursue the case against the defendant. The different synonyms often depend on the jurisdiction, but they all signify the same thing - that the prosecution has chosen not to proceed with the case.