contempt

This word carries a cold, distancing energy. It is more severe than dislike or hatred because it implies a hierarchy where the object of the emotion is viewed as inferior or insignificant. It is the emotion of looking down upon someone from a position of perceived superiority. In legal settings, the word shifts from an internal emotion to an external action. Here, it describes a specific breach of order, where the lack of respect is manifested as a tangible defiance of the law's authority.