contempt power

contempt power. The power of a public institution (as Congress or a court) to punish someone who shows con-tempt for the process, orders, or proceedings of that institution.

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法律翻译Cathy，在一家英国银圈所担任专职法律翻译，擅长翻译有关城市基础设施领域的法律文件。