Nonprosecutions refer to cases where legal action is not taken against an offender despite evidence of wrongdoing. Some synonyms for nonprosecutions include a dismissal, acquittal, exoneration, and discharge. A dismissal implies that the charges against the offender are dropped due to a lack of evidence or court jurisdiction. An acquittal, on the other hand, indicates that a trial was held but found the defendant not guilty of the charges. An exoneration means the offender is cleared of wrongdoing after investigations found no evidence against them. A discharge implies that the offender's charges were dropped due to pre-trial motions or plea bargains. These synonyms are useful in understanding legal terminology.