nolo contendere

     

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Trivia about nolo contendere

  • This phrase isn't necessarily an admission of guilt; it simply means "I do not contest it"
  • In the plea known by this 2-word Latin phrase, the defendant doesn't admit or deny the charges
  • Spiro Agnew pleaded this, Latin for "no contest", to tax fraud charges in 1973
  • Latin legal plea meaning to accept the charges without admitting guilt
  • This 2-word Latin phrase used as a plea means "I will not contest it"

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