no contest

noun

Examples of no contest in a Sentence

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Klinghoffer, 45, appeared in court in Alhambra, Calif., and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 May 2025 The musician appeared in a courtroom in Alhambra, California, and pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025 Min, as a state senator, pleaded no contest for a DUI arrest. Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 27 May 2025 In April 2024, Thao and one of the other men pleaded no contest in court and were convicted of the firearm charges. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for no contest

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of no contest was in 1931

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“No contest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20contest. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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no contest

noun
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