Meaning of the word nolo-contendere in English

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nolo-contendere

Noun

in a court of law, a situation in which someone does not make an argument or explanation that can be used to prove that they are guilty of something :

Example:
A defendant may enter a plea of nolo contendere, in which he does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges.
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