Latin - English
Definition of contendere in Latin English dictionary
- speak seriously/passionately
- draw/bend (bow/catapult)
- hurl, shoot
- compare/match/contrast
- assert
- direct
- stretch, draw tight, make taut
- compete/contend (fight/law), dispute
- demand/press for
- stretch out
- make an effort, strive for
- rush to, be in a hurry, hasten
- strain/tense
- tune
- extend
- travel
English - English
Definition of contendere in English English dictionary
- {f} (Law) part of the phrase "nolo contendere" ("no contest'", "without desire to stand trial", plea by the defendant to receive judgment without technically admitting guilt)
contendere
Etymology
[ 'nO-(")lO-k&n-'ten-d&- ] (noun.) 1872. Latin, I do not wish to contend.Resimler
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