contempt of congress

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Noun contempt of congress has 1 sense

contempt of Congress - deliberate obstruction of the operation of the federal legislative branch
--₁ is a kind of contempt

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Contempt of Congress

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Contempt of Congress refers to the act of willfully obstructing or disrespecting the authority, dignity, and integrity of the United States Congress or its members, often resulting in penalties or legal consequences.

Example sentence: The witness was held in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer the committee's questions.

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