the crime of willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
- The judge held her in contempt.
- The reporter refused to identify her source and the judge had her imprisoned for contempt of court.
- [judge speaking:] ...you come before me on contempt charges.Harper Lee -- To Kill a Mockingbird
- This is contempt of the court, ...Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- Miss Snell, this body is empowered to cite you for contempt if you refuse to answer on any other grounds than Constitutional ones.Stephen King -- Carrie
- Once more, sir, and you will be cited for contempt.Alexs Pate -- Amistad
- The judge told Minerva if she tried one more time, she would be in contempt, and the sentence and fine would be increased.Julia Alvarez -- In the Time of the Butterflies
- HATHORNE: I think they must both be arrested in contempt, sir.Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- HATHORNE: This is contempt, sir, contempt!Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- HATHORNE: This is contempt, sir, contempt!Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- DANFORTH: In that case, I have no choice but to arrest you for contempt of this court, do you know that?Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- GILES: This is a hearing; you cannot clap me for contempt of a hearing.Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- To Giles: You are under arrest in contempt of this court.Arthur Miller -- The Crucible
- I fine you twenty-five dollars for contempt of court.Bierce, Ambrose -- Fantastic-Fables
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as in: feels contempt towards him Define
lack of respect -- often accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike or disgust
as in: held in contempt of court
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the crime of willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
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