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  • 51contempt of Congress — noun deliberate obstruction of the operation of the federal legislative branch • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑contempt * * * contempt of a U.S. Congressional body, as of an investigating committee, shown by a witness summoned or… …

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  • 52contempt — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere Date: 14th century 1. a. the act of despising ; the state of mind of one who despises ; disdain b. lack of respect or reverence for …

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  • 53contempt of court — con,tempt of court noun uncount LEGAL the crime of not doing what a judge in a court of law has ordered you to do: The reporter was found to be in contempt of court for refusing to reveal his sources …

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  • 54contempt of court — UK / US noun [uncountable] legal the crime of not doing what a judge in a court of law has ordered you to do The journalist was found to be in contempt of court for refusing to reveal his sources …

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  • 55contempt — [kənˈtempt] noun [U] a feeling that someone or something is stupid, unimportant, or deserves no respect I have nothing but contempt for their ridiculous opinions.[/ex] …

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  • 56contempt of Congress — Deliberate interference with duties and powers of Congress. Both houses of Congress may cite an individual for such contempt …

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  • 57contempt of Congress — Deliberate interference with duties and powers of Congress. Both houses of Congress may cite an individual for such contempt …

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  • 58contempt of legislature — Conduct exhibiting such disrespect for a legislative body as to impair its usefulness or conduct impeding the body or a committee thereof in performing legislative functions. 17 Am J2d Contpt § 119. See contempt of Congress …

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  • 59contempt — see familiarity breeds contempt …

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  • 60contempt of Congress — noun The act of obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees …

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