For example Due to the outburst being ruled as contempt of court, the judge issued a committal order. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Contempt of court The offence of: disobeying a court order; abusing a judge during a court case; or interfering in the administration of justice.