What does desacato in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word desacato in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desacato in Spanish.

The word desacato in Spanish means contempt, contempt of court, contempt of court. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desacato

contempt

nombre masculino (falta de respeto) (legal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El juez amenazó al abogado con procesarle por desacato a la autoridad.
The judge threatened to charge the lawyer with contempt.

contempt of court

(der: resistencia a autoridad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

contempt of court

(derecho: falta contra el tribunal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El acosador violó su orden de restricción y fue arrestado por desacato judicial.
The rapist violated the restraining order and was arrested on contempt of court.

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