contempt
91hold someone in contempt — judge someone to be in contempt of court. → contempt …
92consequential contempt — The ancient name for what is now known as constructive contempt of court. See contempt …
93criminal contempt — A crime which consists in the obstruction of judicial duty generally resulting in an act done in the presence of the court; e.g. contumelious conduct directed to the judge or a refusal to answer questions after immunity has been granted. Conduct… …
94consequential contempt — The ancient name for what is now known as constructive contempt of court. See contempt …
95criminal contempt — A crime which consists in the obstruction of judicial duty generally resulting in an act done in the presence of the court; e.g. contumelious conduct directed to the judge or a refusal to answer questions after immunity has been granted. Conduct… …
96summary contempt proceeding — A proceeding for an adjudication of contempt for a direct contempt in the immediate presence of the court, without pleading, affidavit, or formal charges, albeit the accused may be entitled to a hearing or at least opportunity to make an… …
97beneath contempt — ► beneath contempt utterly worthless or despicable. Main Entry: ↑contempt …
98hold in contempt — ► hold in contempt despise. Main Entry: ↑contempt …
99hold in contempt — To despise • • • Main Entry: ↑contempt …
100self-contempt — noun a feeling of contempt for oneself …