"contempt of cop" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Modelled on contempt of court. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} contempt of cop (uncountable)
  1. (US, colloquial) Disrespect shown to a police officer, especially as an explanation for subsequent mistreatment by the officer. Tags: US, colloquial, uncountable
    Sense id: en-contempt_of_cop-en-noun-4bzRua~T Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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