a contempt of court
51court — /kawrt, kohrt/, n. 1. Law. a. a place where justice is administered. b. a judicial tribunal duly constituted for the hearing and determination of cases. c. a session of a judicial assembly. 2. an area open to the sky and mostly or entirely… …
52Court — /kawrt, kohrt/, n. Margaret Smith, born 1942, Australian tennis player. * * * I In architecture, an outdoor room surrounded by buildings or walls. Courts have existed in all civilizations from the earliest recorded times. The small garden court… …
53Court clerk — A court clerk (British English clerk to the court; American English clerk of the court or clerk of court) is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to… …
54Court-martial of Fitz John Porter — Fitz John Porter. The court martial of Fitz John Porter (November 25, 1862 – January 22, 1863) was a major event of the American Civil War. Major General Fitz John Porter was found guilty of disobeying a lawful order, and misconduct in front …
55court of record — a court whose judgments and proceedings are kept on permanent record and that has the power to impose penalties for contempt. [1755 65] * * * …
56court order — any rule or regulation of a court with which one must comply or risk a contempt action. [1640 50] * * * …
57contempt — /kənˈtɛmpt / (say kuhn tempt) noun 1. the act of scorning or despising. 2. the feeling with which one regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless. 3. the state of being despised; dishonour; disgrace. 4. Law a. disobedience to, or open… …
58contempt — An exhibition of scorn or disrespect toward a court or legislative body …
59Offence of scandalizing the court in Singapore — The courtroom in the Old Supreme Court Building that was used for sittings of the Court of Appeal, photographed in August 2008 In Singapore, the offence of scandalizing the court is committed when a person performs any act or publishes any… …
60Supreme Court of India — The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the Constitution of India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court, guardian of the… …
