no contest

noun

Examples of no contest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ishmael Burch, 20, received the sentence after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter and second-degree robbery in the death of longtime baker, activist and zine publisher Jen Angel, 48. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 Both women pleaded no contest under deals with prosecutors. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2024 In return for pleading no contest to a robbery charge, he was placed on two years’ probation, with a three year prison sentence suspended. Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 1 Aug. 2024 Surprise City Council All the controversy in Surprise centered on the race for mayor, with no contests in any of the city's three district council races. Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for no contest 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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no contest

noun
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