No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. [[category:legal terms]]
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'''Nolo contendere''' (i.e. No contest), has the same effect as a [[plea]] of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. [[category:legal terms]]