no contest

noun

Examples of no contest in a Sentence

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Last month, Adams pleaded no contest to two counts of first-degree murder and related charges involving the unlawful handling and concealment of the victims’ remains. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025 McGuinness pleaded no contest to six charges, according to the Oakland Press. Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Brian Peck pleaded no contest to a charge of oral copulation with a minor under 16 as well as a charge of performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 After being found guilty of Mallory’s murder, Wuoronos pleaded no contest to the rest of the first-degree murder charges for her other six victims. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for no contest

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Nov. 2025.

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no contest

noun
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