NOLO CONTENDERE
\nˈə͡ʊlə͡ʊ kəntˈɛndi͡ə], \nˈəʊləʊ kəntˈɛndiə], \n_ˈəʊ_l_əʊ k_ə_n_t_ˈɛ_n_d_iə]\
Definitions of NOLO CONTENDERE
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(law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction
By Princeton University
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A plea entered by the defendant in response to being charged with a crime. If a defendant pleads nolo contendere, she neither admits nor denies that she committed the crime, but agrees to a punishment (usually a fine or jail time) as if guilty. Usually, this type of plea is entered because it can't be used as an admission of guilt if a civil case is held after the criminal trial.
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