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contravene

Syllabification: (con·tra·vene)
Pronunciation: /ˌkäntrəˈvēn/

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Definition of contravene

verb

[with object]
  • violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct):this would contravene the rule against hearsay
  • conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment:this contravened Washington’s commitment to its own proposal

Derivatives

contravener

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from late Latin contravenire, from Latin contra- 'against' + venire 'come'

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