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contravention

Syllabification: (con·tra·ven·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌkäntrəˈvenCHən/
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Definition of contravention

noun

  • an action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling:young persons who commit offenses bear responsibility for their contraventions

Phrases

in contravention of

in a manner contrary and disobedient to (a law or other ruling).

Origin:

mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene)

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