no contest

noun

, Law.

1. nolo contendere.

Example Sentences

Last month, a juvenile court found the teen responsible for the first assault, and he pleaded no contest to the second assault on Monday.

From Washington Post

The department limited disclosure to cases where officers were judged guilty or pleaded no contest in its trial process — some of the most severe cases.

From ProPublica

Fuhrman was later charged with perjury, pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years’ probation and a $200 fine.

From Washington Post

He lost his license and pleaded no contest to driving under the influence.

From Washington Post

Dion had pleaded no contest to violent crimes such as robbery and assault in Alaska in the early 1990s, before the state enacted any DNA collection laws.

From ProPublica

Not as obvious, but still important: The no-contest divorce between Republican talking points and reality.

From The Daily Beast