criminal contempt
Americannoun
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Either way, the effect of their decision was to free Drew Ensign and his compatriots from further proceedings for criminal contempt.
From Slate • Sep. 13, 2025
Being held in criminal contempt of court means defying a judge’s orders.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
In the case of criminal contempt, Prof Tsai said the normal course of events would be to refer the issue for prosecution by the justice department, which is run by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025
In his ruling, Boasberg found "probable cause" to begin proceedings on criminal contempt charges.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025
To this step, taken in the mere wantonness of tyranny, and in criminal ignorance or more criminal contempt of public feeling, our country owes her freedom.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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