Contempt Order
/kənˈtɛmpt ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order issued to penalize a party or individual for disobedience or disrespect towards the court or its processes.
The judge issued a contempt order against the witness for refusing to answer questions.
Forms
- contempt orders
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Commentary
A contempt order serves both punitive and coercive purposes, often requiring careful drafting to specify the conduct prohibited or required to avoid sanctions.
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