contempt of court

Noun
  1. Disrespect for the rules of a court of law (synset 101183047)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: contempt - a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
    subtypes:
    • civil contempt - a failure to follow a court order that benefits someone else
    • criminal contempt - an act of disrespect that impedes the administration of justice

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