nolo

noun

no·​lo ˈnō-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce nolo (audio)

Examples of nolo in a Sentence

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Conversely, Thug went to trial and eventually pled guilty and nolo after spending 30-months in jail, received 15 years probation, with reporting conditions and is not even allowed to live in Atlanta. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Brown entered a nolo contendre plea on Jan. 23, Wayne County Circuit Court records show, and was sentenced March 31. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023 The Counter's logo refers to it as a nolo bar, as in no- or low-proof drinks. Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nolo was in 1914

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“Nolo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nolo. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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nolo

noun
no·​lo ˈnō-lō How to pronounce nolo (audio)
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