Definitions
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Word origin
From Latin contemptus (“scorn”), from contemnō (“to scorn, despise”), from com- + temnō (“to despise”). Displaced native Old English forsewennes.
Used in a sentence
“The panel voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend charging Mr. [Stephen K.] Bannon with criminal contempt of Congress for defying its subpoena, sending the issue to the House.”
“Justice Merchan has yet to issue a ruling on whether to find Mr. Trump in contempt.”
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