The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DERISION
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result DERISION
- Scornful behaviour, inside or out
- . Scorn when judgement sees Catholic becoming rector
- Number I fathered brought about ridicule
- In retirement Blofeld became a father, getting ridicule
- Ridicule verdict that has clubs replaced by Republican
- Lack of respect, inside or out
- Mockery is the cause of Ironside’s confusion
- Verdict that’s right for Conservative brings jeers
- Mockery of judgement to include right for crooked leader
- Spread rumour about backsliding Indian Railway in mockery
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What does DERISION mean?
DERISION noun- Act of treating with disdain.
- Something to be derided; a laughing stock.