“contempt”
This page presents an official legal definition of “contempt” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.
United States
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An act or omission that obstructs the orderly administration of justice or impairs the dignity, respect, or authority of the court. May be demonstrated in behavior, which shows intentional disregard of or disobedience of a court order, both of which may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
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