contempt
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From Latin contemptus.
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contempt (plural contempts)
- (uncountable) The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.
- The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
- (law) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
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- See also Wikisaurus:contempt
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uncountable: a feeling or attitude
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a state of being despised or dishonored
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law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority
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