Whatever obstructs or tends to obstruct the due course of proceeding of either house, or grossly reflects on the character of a member of either house, or Imputes to him what it would be a libel to impute to an ordinary person, is a contempt of the house, and thereby a breach of privilege. Sweet … [Read more...] about CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS, LEGISLATURE, OR PARLIAMENT
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CONTEMPT OF COURT
Deliberately disobeyance of a court order. The conduct can occur in or out of court. In court the conduct may also be a significant disruption of or disregard for the court. Typical examples include refusal to obey a judge's command (such as to quiet down), to refuse to answer proper questions, refusal to follow local court rules, etc. Contempt of court may be punishable by … [Read more...] about CONTEMPT OF COURT
CONSUMPTION
The destruction or use of a substance, e.g. consumption of alcohol (drinking), consumption of goods (purchase and use). … [Read more...] about CONSUMPTION
CONTEMPTIBILITER
Lat. Contemptuously. In old English law. Contempt contempts. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 60, … [Read more...] about CONTEMPTIBILITER
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
One capable of being transmitted by mediate or immediate contact See Grayson v. Lynch, 163 U. S. 468, 16 Sup. Ct 1061, 41 L. Ed. 230; Stryker v. Crane, 33 Neb. 690, 50 N. W. 1132; Pierce y. Dillingham, 203 111. 148, 67 N. E. 846, 62 L R. A. 888. See INFECTION. … [Read more...] about CONTAGIOUS DISEASE