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contravention
[kon-truh-ven-shuhn]
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contravention1
1570–80; contravene + -tion; compare Middle French contrevention
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After we presented our evidence to Viagogo, it said: "Listings suspected to be in contravention of our policy have been removed from the site."
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The lawsuit alleges that the changes to Head Start have been made in “blatant contravention” of Congress’ approval of funding for the program.
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The appearance of people in paramilitary-style uniform was in contravention of a ruling by the commission.
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Many of those in the parade wore paramilitary-style clothing, in contravention of a Parades Commission ruling.
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The fines kept coming in for alleged contraventions across London and Essex.
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