单词 | in contempt |
释义 | > as lemmasin contempt b. Law. in contempt of court and variants; also simply in contempt: in the position of having committed an action which obstructs the course of justice or which constitutes disrespect to the authority or dignity of a court of law (cf. sense 2b).See also to hold (a person or thing) in contempt at Phrases 3b. ΘΚΠ society > law > rule of law > lawlessness > specific offences > [phrase] > in contempt of court in contempt of court1625 1625 B. Crokey To His Sacred Maiestie sig. B For his many deuises and slights by deferring the said Fynall tryall,..and after the Iudgement, by not yeelding possession according to seuerall Rules in Court made by consent of Smith and his Councell, in contempt of that Court. 1649 King Charls his Tryal 17 If a Prisoner shall stand as contumacious in contempt, and shall not put in an issuable Plea, guilty or not guilty of the Charge given against him. 1766 J. Entick Surv. London in New Hist. London IV. 265 It is a general court for debtors, and such as are in contempt of the Courts of Chancery and Common-pleas. 1768 W. Blackstone Comm. Laws Eng. III. 443 If the defendant, on service of the subpoena, does not appear..he is then said to be in contempt. 1861 Rep. Supreme Court Texas 24 14 Where a person who is summoned to serve as a juror..fails to appear and serve, he is primâ facie in contempt of court. 2010 Independent 26 Aug. 23/3 The state had twice been found in contempt by the Supreme Court for failing to implement a 2007 court order. < as lemmas |
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