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Definition of contempt of court noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

 

contempt of court

 noun
noun
 
(also contempt) [uncountable]
 
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the crime of refusing to obey an order made by a court; not showing respect for a court or judge Any person who disregards this order will be in contempt of court. to be guilty of contempt of court
See contempt of court in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary