contempt
nounmasculineformal/dɨzɐˈkatu/medium
de·sa·ca·to
Definition
The act or effect of showing disrespect, especially towards authority or the law.
The defendant was charged with contempt of court.
His words were a clear contempt for the institutions.
Common collocations
contempt of courtcontempt for authoritycriminal contempt
Etymology
Do latim 'dis-' (negação) + 'captus' (tomado, apreendido), através do verbo 'desacatar'.