Definition of contempts:
(n) :
(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
(n) :
The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.
(n) :
(law) Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
(n) :
(chess, uncountable) Ellipsis of contempt factor. [(chess, uncountable) The score assigned to a draw during calculation, usually negative to discourage playing for a draw and encourage playing for a win.]