held in contempt
phrase
law
: considered by the court to have broken the law by disobeying or disrespecting the judge
He was held in contempt for his outbursts during the trial.
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“Held in contempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/held%20in%20contempt. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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