"___ contendere (court plea)" NYT crossword answer is:
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___ contendere is a Latin phrase meaning "I do not wish to contend" and is used in the legal system as a plea in criminal cases. It is similar to a guilty plea in that the defendant is not contesting the charges, but is not admitting guilt. This plea is often used when a defendant wishes to avoid a trial or when a plea bargain has been reached. It is also known as a nolo contendere plea and is abbreviated as "nolo" in court documents.
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