contempt of court
noun/kənˌtempt əv ˈkɔːt/
/kənˌtempt əv ˈkɔːrt/
(also contempt)
[uncountable]- the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court; not showing respect for a court or judge
- Any person who disregards this order will be in contempt of court.
- to be guilty of contempt of court
- He was charged with contempt of court after shouting at a witness.
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