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contempt of court

/kənˈtɛmpt əv kɔːrt/

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/kənˈtɛmpt əv kɔːrt/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий поведение, которое проявляет неуважение или неподчинение авторитету, достоинству или приказам суда, часто влекущее за собой наказание или санкцию.

A legal term referring to behavior that disrespects or defies the authority, dignity, or orders of a court of law, often resulting in a penalty or sanction.

  1. Disobedience to court authorityC1formal

    Any act that shows disrespect for the authority or dignity of a court, such as refusing to obey a court order or disrupting proceedings.

    ruНеуважение к суду

    • The journalist was held in contempt of court for refusing to reveal her source.
    • The judge found the defendant in contempt of court for shouting during the trial.
    • Failing to appear as a witness can result in a charge of contempt of court.