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criminal contempt

/ˈkrɪmɪnəl kənˈtɛmpt/

Traducción: Término jurídico que designa una conducta que muestra desacato u obstruye la autoridad del tribunal y que se considera un delito penal, castigado con multa o prisión.

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/ˈkrɪmɪnəl kənˈtɛmpt/C1formallegal
  • esTérmino jurídico que designa una conducta que muestra desacato u obstruye la autoridad del tribunal y que se considera un delito penal, castigado con multa o prisión.

A legal term referring to behavior that disrespects or obstructs the authority of a court, which is considered a criminal offense punishable by fine or imprisonment.

  1. Legal offenseC1formal

    An act of disrespect or disobedience towards a court that is considered a crime, often involving willful violation of a court order or disruption of proceedings.

    esdesacato criminal

    • The judge held the defendant in criminal contempt for refusing to testify.
    • He was charged with criminal contempt after shouting in the courtroom.
    • Criminal contempt can result in fines or imprisonment.