Disdainful pomposity (7)

I believe the answer is:

hauteur

(Other definitions for hauteur that I've seen before include "Arrogant disdain" , "Lofty pride, looking down on others" , "Overbearing arrogance" , "Proud arrogance" , "High-handedness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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