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CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS, LEGIS

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Definition (1910 Edition)

LATURE, or PARLIAMENT. Whatever obstructs or tends to obstruct the due course -of proceeding of either house, or grossly reflects on the character of a member of elther house, or imputes to him what it would be a libel to impute to an ordinary person, is a contempt of the house, and thereby a breach of privilege. Sweet.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.