n. [ L. derisio: cf. F. dérision. See Deride. ]
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. Ps. ii. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]
Satan beheld their plight,
And to his mates thus in derision called. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I was a derision to all my people. Lam. iii. 14.