Contemnor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Contemnor is a noun meaning (law) A party who commits or is held in contempt of court.
Meaning
(law) A party who commits or is held in contempt of court.
More Meanings
- (parliamentary procedure) A party who commits or is held in contempt of Parliament.
Example Sentences
It is up to the Committee of Privileges to determine... the degree of culpability of the contemnor.
Word Forms
- contemnors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contempt, contemptive, miscreant, scofflawry, scorn, misdemeanant.
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