indirect contempt

Contempt that is committed outside of court, as when a party disobeys a court order.

• Indirect contempt is punishable only after proper notice to the contemnor and a hearing.

— Also termed constructive contempt; consequential contempt. [Cases: Contempt 2. C.J.S. Contempt §§ 2–6, 11.]

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