Meaning Of The Word Contempt of court

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contempt of court
uncountable noun: Contempt of court is the criminal offence of disobeying an instruction from a judge or a court of law.

contempt of court in British English
noun: the wilful disregard of or disrespect for the authority of a court of law or legislative body

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