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criminal contempt

/ˈkrɪmɪnəl kənˈtɛmpt/

Tradução: Termo jurídico que designa a conduta de desrespeitar ou obstruir a autoridade do tribunal, tratada como crime punível com multa ou prisão.

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/ˈkrɪmɪnəl kənˈtɛmpt/C1formallegal
  • ptTermo jurídico que designa a conduta de desrespeitar ou obstruir a autoridade do tribunal, tratada como crime punível com multa ou prisão.

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.

    ptContempto 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.