contempt of court

Cultural  

1. The deliberate obstruction of a court's proceedings by refusing to obey a court order or by interfering with court procedures. Contempt of court can be punished by fine, imprisonment, or both.

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Example Sentences

The council applied for contempt of court proceedings in July, citing persistent breaches including vehicles being blockaded, union members stepping in front of moving heavy vehicles and roads being blocked.

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In 2024, he was jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee.

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Thames Valley Police said it was not naming the arrested man "as per national guidance", and warned that as the case was now active, care must be taken to avoid being in contempt of court.

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But David Hamilton has taken the unprecedented step of instructing solicitors to begin legal proceedings which could see the government held in contempt of court.

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"The Court may investigate the matter and treat the failure to comply as contempt of court," Hamilton added.

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