Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
direct contempt — see contempt Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
direct contempt — noun : a contempt occurring in the presence of a court in session or so near as to interfere with the administration of justice or in the presence of a judge acting in a judicial capacity; also : a contempt directly obstructing a legislative body … Useful english dictionary
Contempt of court — is a court order which, in the context of a court trial or hearing, declares a person or organization to have disobeyed or been disrespectful of the court s authority. Often referred to simply as contempt, such as a person held in contempt, it is … Wikipedia
contempt — con·tempt /kən tempt/ n 1: willful disobedience or open disrespect of the orders, authority, or dignity of a court or judge acting in a judicial capacity by disruptive language or conduct or by failure to obey the court s orders; also: the… … Law dictionary
direct — di·rect 1 vt 1: to order with authority the testator direct ed that the car go to his niece 2: to order entry of (a verdict) without jury consideration the court direct ed a verdict in favor of the defendant 3: to act … Law dictionary
contempt of court — Any act which is calculated to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct court in administration of justice, or which is calculated to lessen its authority or its dignity. Committed by a person who does any act in willful contravention of its authority or… … Black's law dictionary
contempt of court — Any act which is calculated to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct court in administration of justice, or which is calculated to lessen its authority or its dignity. Committed by a person who does any act in willful contravention of its authority or… … Black's law dictionary
contempt — A willful disregard or disobedience of a public authority. See also civil contempt common law contempt contempt of Congress contempt of court direct contempt … Black's law dictionary
contempt — A willful disregard or disobedience of a public authority. See also civil contempt common law contempt contempt of Congress contempt of court direct contempt … Black's law dictionary
Contempt of Congress — is the act of obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees. Historically the bribery of a senator or representative was considered contempt of Congress. In modern times, contempt of Congress has generally applied to … Wikipedia
