contravention
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contravention
- /ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/
Where it comes from
From Middle French contravention.
noun contraventions
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The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).
Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.
Similar: opposition, obstruction, transgression, violation
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noun the act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement
| Español | contravención |
|---|---|
| Português | contravenção |
| Français | contravention |
| Deutsch | Verletzung, Verstoß, Zuwiderhandlung |
| Русский | наруше́ние narušénije |
Talk about this word "contravention." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/contravention. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. contravention. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/contravention "contravention." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/contravention.Cite this
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title = {contravention},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/contravention},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
