contempt: Meaning and Definition of

con•tempt

1. the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.
2. the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace.
1. willful disobedience to or open disrespect for the rules or orders of a court(contempt&prim; of court&prim;)or legislative body.
2. an act showing such disrespect.