/ ˌkɒntrəˈviːn; NAmE ˌkɑːn-/ verb
[ vn ] ( formal ) to do sth that is not allowed by a law or rule
SYN infringe :
The company was found guilty of contravening safety regulations.
► con·tra·ven·tion / ˌkɒntrəˈvenʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːn-/ noun [ U , C ]
SYN infringement :
These actions are in contravention of European law.
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 16th cent.: from late Latin contravenire , from Latin contra- against + venire come.