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Despite — De*spite , n. [OF. despit, F. d[ e]pit, fr. L. despectus contempt, fr. despicere. See {Despise}, and cf. {Spite}, {Despect}.] 1. Malice; malignity; spite; malicious anger; contemptuous hate. [1913 Webster] With all thy despite against the land of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Act Against Bullying — Act Against Bullying, also known as AAB, is a national charity in the United Kingdom founded in 2003 by Louise Burfitt Dons The purpose of the charity is to help children who are bullied at school by providing them with confidential advice and to … Wikipedia
despite — [di spīt′] n. [ME & OFr despit < L despectus, a looking down upon, despising < despicere: see DESPISE] 1. a contemptuous act; insult; injury 2. malice; spite 3. Archaic contempt; scorn prep. in spite of; notwithstanding vt. despited … English World dictionary
Act of Settlement 1701 — The Act of Settlement is an act of the Parliament of England, originally filed in 1700, and passed in 1701, to settle the succession to the English throne on the Electress Sophia of Hanoverndash a granddaughter of James Indash and her Protestant… … Wikipedia
act*/*/*/ — [ækt] noun I 1) [C] a single thing that someone does an act of violence against innocent people[/ex] a simple act of kindness[/ex] groups committing criminal acts[/ex] 2) [singular] a way of behaving that is not sincere She isn t really upset: it … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Act of State Doctrine — The Act of State Doctrine says that a nation is sovereign within its own borders, and its domestic actions may not be questioned in the courts of another nation. The doctrine is not required by international law (neither customary international… … Wikipedia
despite — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French despit, from Latin despectus, from despicere Date: 13th century 1. the feeling or attitude of despising ; contempt 2. malice, spite 3. a. an act showing contempt or defiance … New Collegiate Dictionary
Act a Fool (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Act a Fool Type = Album Artist = King Tee Released = November 16, 1988 Genre = Hip Hop Length = 42:38 Label = Capitol Records Producer = DJ Pooh King Tee Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|4.5|5… … Wikipedia
Act of Contrition (Battlestar Galactica) — Infobox Television episode | Title = Act of Contrition Caption = Starbuck embraces with Zak Adama in a flashback Series = Battlestar Galactica Season = 1 Episode = 4 Airdate = UK: November 8, 2004 US: January 28, 2005 Production = 104 Writer =… … Wikipedia
act out — verb a) To go through the process of a scene from a play, a charade or a pointless exercise. Despite already being aware, he will act out the pretence of a surprise. b) To express ones feelings through disruptive actions. I know youre angry, but… … Wiktionary
