word
Latin
nolo contendere
NOH-loh kon-TEN-der-ay
ˈnoʊloʊ kɒnˈtɛndɛreɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
nolocontendere
Dictionary meaning
A plea where the defendant neither admits nor denies the charge but accepts the punishment.
Examples
- He entered a plea of nolo contendere, avoiding a formal admission of guilt.
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