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Contempt of court, also referred to simply as "contempt" is the disobedience of an order of a court.
Additionally, conduct tending to obstruct or interfere with the orderly administration of justice also qualifies as contempt of court.
Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) Rule 70, a party that fails to perform a specific act, in accordance with a judgment by a court, can be charged with contempt and subsequently penalized.
The purpose of recognizing contempt of court is to secure the dignity of the courts and the uninterrupted and unimpeded administration of justice.