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Contempt of Court

Noun

Definition: The offense of being disrespectful or disobedient towards a court or its officers, typically resulting in punishment.

Example sentence: The defendant's repeated disruptions and insults towards the judge resulted in a charge of contempt of court.

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Adjective

Definition: Expressing a feeling or attitude of disdain or disrespect towards the court or its proceedings.

Example sentence: The defense attorney's contempt of court remarks during the trial angered the judge.

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Phrase

Definition: A legal term referring to various acts or behaviors showing disrespect or disregard for the authority or dignity of a court.

Example sentence: The witness's refusal to answer questions on the stand was considered an act of contempt of court.

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