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criminal contempt

/ˈkrɪmɪnəl kənˈtɛmpt/

翻译: 法律术语,指藐视法庭并妨碍司法程序的行为,被视为刑事犯罪,可处以罚款或监禁。

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/ˈkrɪmɪnəl kənˈtɛmpt/C1formallegal
  • zh法律术语,指藐视法庭并妨碍司法程序的行为,被视为刑事犯罪,可处以罚款或监禁。

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.

    zh刑事藐视法庭

    • 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.