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Catholic Word of the Day: CONTUMELY, 03-10-10
CatholicReference.net ^ | 03-10-10 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 03/10/2010 7:49:15 AM PST by Salvation

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CONTUMELY

The act of unjustly dishonoring another in his presence. It corresponds to what is popularly called an insult. Contumely sins against justice and charity, for it goes against one's right to the honor and marks of respect that accord with person's character and standing. It is not merely a failure to pay due honor to a person, but a positive act of dishonor that expresses contempt. Among other forms of contumely are mimicry, lampoons, sardonic grins, caricatures, a slap in the face, and burning in effigy. Contumely is a grave sin if it does serious injury to another's honor, and restitution then is necessary. (Etym. Latin contumelia, insult, reproach, affront.)

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insult, slander, calumny contumely

All members of the same family of sins.

1 posted on 03/10/2010 7:49:15 AM PST by Salvation
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2 posted on 03/10/2010 7:52:21 AM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

I’m afraid I’ll have to confess Sardonic Grins.


3 posted on 03/10/2010 3:53:29 PM PST by Tax-chick (Aw, CUSSWORDS!!!)
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it’s the state sport in NY.


4 posted on 03/10/2010 4:26:19 PM PST by the invisib1e hand (let the rich eat the rich.)
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Contumely



5 posted on 03/10/2010 9:50:14 PM PST by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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