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contempt of court in Malay

menghina mahkamah

contempt of court in Malay: menghina mahkamah. In English, contempt of court means open disrespect for or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body, typically punishable by such sanctions as a fine or incarceration.

Malay words for contempt of court

disrespect of a court of law
menghina mahkamah

English meaning of contempt of court

  1. noun Open disrespect for or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body, typically punishable by such sanctions as a fine or incarceration.
  2. noun A particular act of open disrespect for or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law.
  3. noun A court order which, in the context of a court trial or hearing, declares a person or organization to have disobeyed or been disrespectful of the court's authority.

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Questions about contempt of court in Malay

What is the meaning of contempt of court in Malay?
Contempt of court in Malay is menghina mahkamah.
Apakah maksud contempt of court dalam bahasa Melayu?
Contempt of court: menghina mahkamah.
What does contempt of court mean in English?
Contempt of court means open disrespect for or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body, typically punishable by such sanctions as a fine or incarceration.

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