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contravene
[kon-truh-veen]
verb (used with object)
to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose.
to contravene a statement.
to violate, infringe, or transgress.
to contravene the law.
contravene
/ ˌkɒntrəˈviːn, ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən /
verb
to come into conflict with or infringe (rules, laws, etc)
to dispute or contradict (a statement, proposition, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- contravener noun
- contravention noun
- ˌDzԳٰˈԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contravene1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contravene1
Example Sentences
The driver involved was subsequently suspended for contravening company policy, which requires employees to assist schoolchildren in uniform who have lost their tickets.
The UN and other aid groups are refusing to co-operate with the new system, saying it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
The UN, which has refused to co-operate with the system, and aid organisations say it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
The UN and other aid groups refuse to co-operate with the GHF system, saying it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.
The UN and other aid groups are refusing to co-operate with the new system, saying it contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence.
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