Sentence examples for contempt of from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

derision of

contravention of

insult of

humiliation of

neglect of

"contempt of" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to refer to an arrogant disregard or disrespect for something or someone. For example, you might say, "He showed contempt of the court's ruling."

Exact(52)

This is contempt of court".

Independent

"I find you in contempt of court.

Independent

Donaldson held Baker in contempt of court.

The Guardian

Mr. Lawlor's offense is contempt of court.

The New York Times

A fresh investigation will be contempt of court".

The New York Times

"That momentum is producing an open contempt of the state".

The New York Times

Similar(5)

This exposed me to contempt-of-court proceedings.

The Economist

The contempt-of-court hearing will be held 2 March.

The Guardian

Settling contempt-of-court actions and defamation suits from leading politicians is costly.

The Economist

The Supreme Court says it will start contempt-of-court proceedings against Mr. Gilani on Feb. 13.

The New York Times

Are contempt-of-court charges brought against jurors?

TechCrunch

More suggestions(15)

denigration of

trampling of

mockery of

flouting of

scorn of

violation of

outrage of

obstruction of

condescension of

breach of

disregard of

non respect of

detriment of

disrespect of

affront of

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