Word

You have the right to press charges against someone who's committed an offense against you. But, out of the good of your heart, in court, you decline to do so and cut them loose.
What's the verb the describes your generous act? 'Concede?'

Decline?

-"So, how did it go?"
-"I declined to press charges."

I want the 2nd line in one word. Decline alone won't do it.

Word up homie, yo!