Nolo

[toomuch]

What does NOLO stand for?
Thanks,
Toomuch

[HHM]

It sort of depends on context.

It is most commonly used as the prefix for nolo contendere, which is a plea in a criminal case of "no contest", meaning the defendant will not contest the charges, but does not admit guilt.

As for an acronym, I have seen NO LO, which means No Losing Options, (which has to do with Options Trading), I have also seen it refer to "No Live Operator". However, I don't think it has any independent meaning.

[toomuch]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I was referring to the book:
NOLO, how to file a chapter 7

[lrprn]

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I was referring to the book:
NOLO, how to file a chapter 7

NOLO has been in existence for over 35 years - they specialize in do-it-yourself, self-help law and software. They most likely took their name from nolo contendere which according to Cornell Law School "is Latin for "no contest." In a criminal proceeding, a defendant may enter a plea of nolo contendere, in which he does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment. The plea differs from a guilty plea because it cannot be used against the defendant in another cause of action."

So HHM's explanation of nolo contendere is indeed the answer to your question

[toomuch]

Thank you