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(A) See the definition for contempt of court. (B) crim. law. A willful disregard or disobedience of a public authority. 2. By the Constitution of the United States, each house of congress may determine the rules of its proceeding's, punish its members for disorderly behaviour, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. The same provision is substantially contained … [Read more...] about CONTEMPT

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

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

The destruction or use of a substance, e.g. consumption of alcohol (drinking), consumption of goods (purchase and use). … [Read more...] about CONSUMPTION

Lat. Contemptuously. In old English law. Contempt contempts. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 60, … [Read more...] about CONTEMPTIBILITER