contempt of court
Definition
Deliberate act intended to (1) lessen the authority or dignity of a court, (2) embarrass, hinder, or obstruct the administration of justice, or (3) disobey a court's lawful order. Contempt of court is a criminal offense punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
contempt of court is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
contempt of court appears in the definitions of the following terms: Anton Piller order, witness, jury duty, injunction and subpoena
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