Criminal Law

Nolo Contendere

/ NOH-loh kon-TEN-duh-ree /

Definition

A plea of no contest; neither admitting nor denying guilt.

Used in Context

“The defendant entered nolo contendere to avoid civil liability.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: I do not wish to contend

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