contravene
Americanverb (used with object)
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to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose.
to contravene a statement.
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to violate, infringe, or transgress.
to contravene the law.
verb
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to come into conflict with or infringe (rules, laws, etc)
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to dispute or contradict (a statement, proposition, etc)
Other Word Forms
- contravener noun
- contravention noun
Etymology
Origin of contravene
1560–70; < Late Latin contrāvenīre, equivalent to Latin contrā against + venīre to come
Example Sentences
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At the time, it was said they would reopen once a "safe environment" - which does not contravene the Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law - had been established.
From BBC
It previously said it would conduct an internal review of whether Singh contravened their rules.
From BBC
The government in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, has repeatedly said that any recognition of Somaliland's independence would contravene Somalia's sovereignty.
From BBC
They each face a charge of contravening the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.
From BBC
Belgium is currently opposing the idea of diverting these assets to Ukraine, as it fears contravening international law and being made to foot the bill should Moscow mount a legal challenge.
From BBC
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