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contempt

con·tempt [ kən témpt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. attitude of utter disgust or hatred: a powerful feeling of dislike toward somebody or something considered to be worthless, inferior, or undeserving of respect

2. law 
Same as  contempt of court


[14th century. < Latin contemptus "scorn" < contemnere "despise utterly" < temnere "to scorn"]
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