contempt

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I think civil contempt is a real possibility, and criminal contempt may not be off the table.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

She said it was "an absolute disgrace and contempt" towards victims' families.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Ms. Hughes plays Ruth with a combative defensiveness, and not a little contempt, as she listens with incredulity to Jay’s obvious ignorance of the Troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The council applied for contempt of court proceedings in July, citing persistent breaches including vehicles being blockaded, union members stepping in front of moving heavy vehicles and roads being blocked.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Though, indeed, the vendor of a certain nostrum has vulgarised the truism to the very point of contempt.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker