contempt of court

The High Court in London heard that the two women were the first people ever to be prosecuted for contempt of court involving the internet.

However, in the case of personal performance contracts, it may also be ensured through the threat of proceedings for contempt of court.

if a court order is not complied with , the power of the court to punish for contempt of court may be exercised by an order of committal.

They found Sewart was also in contempt of court but said she would not be jailed as she has a three-year-old child.

For this reason, journalists will protect their sources, even if it means facing contempt of court.

Now Mr Chaudhry is out to settle scores with nine senior judges accused of contempt of court for accepting jobs late in Mr Musharraf's rule.

Shadrake, who will be sentenced next week, faces a possible jail term, a fine or both for contempt of court.

Judge Hoffman sentenced all the defendants and their counsel to terms of imprisonment for contempt of court.

Former aide to presidential candidate John Edwards is held in contempt of court for not turning over a personal videotape.

Were she to be found in contempt of court, Interpol could be notified.

If a newspaper breached such an order, it would face heavy fines; its editors could even face jail for contempt of court.

The judge threatened to witness with contempt of court if she didn't answer the questions of the prosecuting attorney.

To clear (a person) of a charge or an imputation. Often used with respect to contempt of court.

He might even hold you in contempt of court.

EG: . His conduct tending to disregard the judge's order constituted contempt of court.

Because of his vigorous behavior during the hearings this week, he has been charged with contempt of court.

A flagrant case of contempt of court.

She was fined for contempt of court.

EG: . The judge's decision sets a precedent for future cases of contempt of court.

The formal reason for Ms Tymoshenko's arrest last week was "contempt of court" .

Prisoners may vote if they are doing time for non-payment of fines or, strangely, contempt of court.

I was sentenced to five days for contempt of court and now everybody thinks I'm a jail-bird.

He is in danger of being in contempt of court.

In July Mr Shadrake was arrested and charged with contempt of court.

He was cited for contempt of court.

The lawyer was fined $500 for contempt of court.

You are now in contempt of court.

atone for (an offence, esp contempt of court)

It is necessary for our nation to introduce the disciplinary procedures of contempt of court;

commit for contempt (of court)