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"nolo contendere" (Latin)
What does the Latin term nolo contendere mean?
"Nolo contendere" is a Latin legal term that can be translated as "I do not wish to contend" or "I do not wish to contest" in English. It is a plea used in criminal court proceedings where the defendant neither admits nor denies guilt for the charges brought against them. By entering a plea of "nolo contendere," the defendant is essentially choosing not to contest the charges but is also not admitting guilt.Examples in Sentences
Here are three example sentences:- The defendant decided to enter a plea of nolo contendere to avoid a lengthy trial and potential public scrutiny.
- After careful consideration, the accused opted for a plea of nolo contendere as part of a negotiated settlement with the prosecution.
- The judge accepted the plea of nolo contendere and proceeded to impose the appropriate sentence based on the evidence presented.

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