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civil contempt

/ˈsɪv.əl kənˈtempt/

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/ˈsɪv.əl kənˈtempt/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий неисполнение судебного приказа в пользу другой стороны, что обычно влечет за собой штраф или тюремное заключение до тех пор, пока приказ не будет выполнен.

A legal term referring to the failure to comply with a court order for the benefit of another party, typically resulting in a penalty or imprisonment until the order is obeyed.

  1. Court violationC1formal

    A failure to comply with a court order that benefits another party, often resulting in a penalty or sanction until the order is obeyed.

    ruНарушение судебного предписания

    • The judge found him in civil contempt for refusing to pay child support.
    • She was held in civil contempt for not turning over the required documents.
    • Civil contempt can lead to fines or imprisonment until the court order is satisfied.