A withdrawal is removing cash or any other asset from the place where it is held.
In the context of a criminal conspiracy, withdrawal is leaving the conspiracy before the target crime has been committed. State laws differ on the culpability of co-conspirators who withdraw.
See: this Case Western Law Review Article; this Department of Justice Guideline; these Model Jury Instructions; and United States v. Gonzales
[Last updated in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]