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contravention

[kon-truh-ven-shuhn]

noun

  1. an act of contravening; action counter to something; violation or opposition.



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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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