Nolo Contendere

Definition: Nolo Contendere

Nolo Contendere

Noun

1. (criminal law) an answer of `no contest' by a defendant who does not admit guilt but that subjects him to conviction.

Specialty Definitions: Nolo Contendere

Domain	Definitions
Law	No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. (references)
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Specialty Definition: Nolo contendere

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In law, 'Nolo contendere' (Latin for I do not contest it) means that the defendant does not admit the charge, but does not dispute it either. He agrees that the court may find him guilty criminally without ever admitting to the act.

One of the advantages of a nolo contendere, or "nolo" plea is that for the purposes of possible later civil action, the defendant has not admitted to a tort. Another advantage can be in saving on legal costs. This is a consideration when those costs exceed any possible penalties that may be levied on a guilty party.

Commercial Usage: Nolo Contendere

Domain	Title
Books	Nolo Contendere (reference) (more book examples)
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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Nolo Contendere

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Anagrams: Nolo Contendere

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "c-d-e-e-e-l-n-n-n-o-o-o-r-t"
	-3 letters: coelenteron.
	-4 letters: enterocoel, noncolored, nonelected.
	-5 letters: contender, decontrol, electrode, electroed, nondoctor, redolence.
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