<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.</li><li>the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace.</li><li>Law: willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court (contempt of court or legislative body).</li><li>an act showing such disrespect.</li></ul>