nolo contendere en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈnoʊloʊ kənˈtɛndəɹiː/
Etymology
Directly from Latin nōlō contendere (“I do not wish to contend”).
Meanings
- Synonym of no contest (“a plea by a defendant accused of a crime that, without admitting guilt, does not dispute the charge”)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nolo contenderes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |