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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.
Definition 2024
contravention
contravention
English
Noun
contravention (plural contraventions)
- The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.
- Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.
Synonyms
Translations
The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement
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French
Noun
contravention f (plural contraventions)
- traffic ticket, traffic fine
- (law) infraction, infringement, minor offence