Definition of Contempt
Contempt
con·tempt
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(noun)
disdain; a strong feeling of not liking or having no respect towards something or someone; disregard for something that should be taken into account;
e.g. He seemed to always have a feeling of contempt towards everything.
(noun)
willful disobedience or open disrespect of the orders, authority, or dignity of a court or judge acting in a judicial capacity, displayed by disruptive language or conduct or by failure to obey the court's orders;
e.g. The lawyer himself, not his client, was charged with contempt of court for his actions.
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