nolo contendere

English

Etymology

Directly from Latin nolō contendere (“I do not wish to contend”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnoʊloʊ kənˈtɛndəɹiː/
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Noun

nolo contendere (plural nolo contenderes)

  1. (law) No contest. A plea by a defendant accused of a crime that, without admitting guilt, does not dispute the charge.

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