Legal Term
Contempt
Disobeying a court order or doing something that shows disrespect for the authority of the court or a judge. Penalties may consist of fines, imprisonment or both.
Source Information
Source
🏛️ Supreme Court of Victoria
Licence
Crown Copyright (State of Victoria)
Category
General
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