1 definition found From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]: DESPITUS. This word signifies, in our ancient law books, a contemptible person. Flet. lib. 4, c. 5, Sec. 4. The English word despite is derived from it, which signifies spite or contempt against one's will - defiance with contempt, or contempt of opposition.
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