Contempt
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
Framework senses
- §1
- a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
- §2
- a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
- §3
- open disrespect for a person or thing
- §4
- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike