The atmosphere of Earth is mostly composed of nitrogen (about 78%), oxygen (about 21%), argon (about 0.9%) with carbon dioxide and other gases in trace amounts.
Civil Contempt of Court. Download article as a PDF. Contempt of court refers to actions which either defy a court's authority, cast disrespect on a court, or impede the ability of the court to perform its function. Contempt takes two forms: criminal contempt and civil contempt.
1 Meaning of Contempt. 2  A wilful disregard or disobedience of public authority. 3  An act of despising, feeling with which one regards that which is esteemed low, vile or worthless.