For Nolo Contendere we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Canadian Law, Law, Legal and Personal Injury Law.

Nolo Contendere (Canadian Law)

Latin for "I will not defend it." Used primarily in criminal proceedings whereby the defendant declines to refute the evidence of the prosecution. In some jurisdictions, this response by the defendant has same effect as a plea of guilty.

Nolo Contendere (Law)

I do not wish to contend; a plea entered by a defendant.

Nolo Contendere (Legal)

A plea of no contest. It has the same legal effect as a plea of guilty for purposes of the action before the court; however, the plea may not be used against the defendant as an admission of guilt in a civil suit brought on the same facts.

Nolo Contendere (Personal Injury Law)

A plea of no contest. In many jurisdictions, it is an expression that the matter will not be contested, but without an admission of guilt. In other jurisdictions, it is an admission of the charges and is equivalent to a guilty plea.

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