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Despitus

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

A contemptible person. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 5, § 4.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A despised person.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Contempt. See Despite. A contemptible person. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 5.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Contempt. See DESPITE. A contemptible person. Fleta, lib.4, e. 5.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. Contempt. See Despite, A contemptible person. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 5.