CONTEMPT


Meaning of CONTEMPT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈtem(p)t ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain

b. : lack of respect or reverence for something

2. : the state of being despised

3. : willful disobedience to or open disrespect of a court, judge, or legislative body

contempt of court

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.