Definitions for: Nolo Contendere

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

Webster (1913) Definition: No"lo con*ten"de*re [L., I do not wish to
contend.] (Law)
A plea, by the defendant, in a criminal prosecution, which,
without admitting guilt, subjects him to all the consequences
of a plea of quilty.

Synonyms: non vult

See Also: answer