[ ˌkɒntrə'vi:n ]
■ verb offend against the requirements of (a law, treaty, etc.); infringe.
↘conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment.
Derivatives
~r noun
contravention noun
Origin
C16: from late L. contravenire , from L. contra- 'against' + venire 'come'.