About The Word Nolo contendere

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Nolo contendere

Nolo contendere Meaning & Definition
Nolo contendere Definition And Meaning

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

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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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