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Old 10-25-2010, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CAJUNLAWYER View Post
Same thing with disrespect. You treat someone with disrespect-you don't disrespect them-although it appears that this little abomination has snuck in and become entrenched.
It even managed to sneak into the dictionary!

dis-re-spect

–noun1. lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.




–verb (used with object) 2. to regard or treat without respect; regard or treat with contempt or rudeness.
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