act of contempt (2) For the purpose of this section, an "act of contempt" means- (a) any act of disrespect or any insult or threat offered to a Commissioner while sitting in a hearing; and (b) any act of disrespect or any insult or threat to a Commissioner at any other time and place on account of him proceeding in his capacity as a Commissioner. ACT 700 - ENFORCEMENT AGENCY INTEGRITY COMMISSION ACT 2009 45. Contempt.