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Nolo Contendere
NOH-loh kon-TEN-deh-reh
/ˌnoʊloʊ kɒnˈtɛndəri/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
nolocontendere
Dictionary meaning
A plea of 'no contest' in criminal court; neither admitting nor denying guilt.
History and origin
Latin: I do not wish to contest it
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