/kənˈtɛmpt/ – noun
Definition: 1. sự không tôn trọng, sự xúc phạm (chính quyền);
2. sự vi phạm (pháp luật).
A more thorough explanation: Contempt, in a legal context, refers to a willful disregard or disobedience of a court order, or any behavior that shows disrespect for the authority of the court. It can result in penalties or sanctions imposed by the court to uphold its authority and ensure compliance with its orders.
Example: The defendant’s repeated disruptions in the courtroom led to the judge holding him in contempt of court.