Definition that contains contempt of court
- subpoena a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court
- contumacy willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court
- obstruction of justice impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court
- subpoena ad testificandum a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court