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Meaning of NOLO CONTENDERE

Pronunciation:  `nowlow kun'tenduree

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  (criminal law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction
 
 Synonyms: non vult
 
 See Also: answer

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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