About The Word Nolo contendere
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Nolo contendere
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What's The Definition Of Nolo contendere?
[n] (criminal law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction
Synonyms | Synonyms for Nolo contendere: non vult Related Terms | Find terms related to Nolo contendere: See Also | answer Nolo contendere In Webster's Dictionary \No"lo con*ten"de*re\ [L., I do not wish to
contend.] (Law)
A plea, by the defendant, in a criminal prosecution, which,
without admitting guilt, subjects him to all the consequences
of a plea of quilty.
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