in contempt

prepositional phrase

The willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. lawThe willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body.
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APA

in contempt. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20contempt

MLA

“in contempt.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20contempt. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in contempt,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20contempt.

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