No-contest Definition

noun

(law) A plea in a criminal case which means that the defendant admits no guilt but is no longer contesting the charges brought against him/her.

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Origin of No-contest

  • Calque translation of Latin nolo contendere

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No-contest Sentence Examples

  • On the first, the ferret pleads no contest.

  • Speck are globally renowned as being the best designer and manufacturer of cases and skins for every iPod out there - no contest.

  • He pled no contest to the charges, did community service, and paid a modest fine.

  • Paris Hilton pleaded no contest on January 22, 2007 in response to her DUI arrest from last year.

  • Paris Hilton was not present for her court appearance, but pleaded no contest to one count of alcohol-related reckless driving, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.

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