IRREVERENCE
irreverence, violation
(noun) a disrespectful act
irreverence
(noun) an irreverent mental attitude
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
irreverence (usually uncountable, plural irreverences)
The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.
Source: Wiktionary
Ir*rev"er*ence, n. Etym: [L. irreverentia: cf. F. irrévérence.]
Definition: The state or quality of being irreverent; want of proper reverence; disregard of the authority and character of a superior.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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