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Nolo Contendre

no·lo con·ten·de·re

/ˌnōlō kənˈtendərē/

noun

Also known as ‘no contest’, this is a plea similar to a guilty plea when it comes to a criminal sentence but it cannot be considered as an admission of guilt otherwise.

The man pleaded nolo contendre to his driving under the influence charges.

Synonyms: no contest

* These terms are general in nature and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Different states may define terms differently. These terms are not designed to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek advice from an attorney licensed in your state who is familiar with how your jurisdiction defines key legal terms that are important in your particular matter.

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