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Webster 1913 Edition
Contravention
Conˊtra-ven′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
contravention
.] The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
Warrants in
contravention
of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay.
In
contravention
of all his marriage stipulations. Motley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Contravention
CONTRAVENTION
,Noun.
The proceedings of the allies were in direct contravention of the treaty.