“Nolo contendere”

This page presents an official legal definition of “Nolo contendere” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

No contest. A plea of nolo contendere 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.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms, United States Courts