NOLO CONTENDERE

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

Lat. I will not contest it. The name of a plea in a criminal action, having: the same legal effect as a plea of guilty, so far as regards all proceedings on the indictment, and on which the defendant may be sentenced. U. S. vy.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.