contravene

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

verb

[with object]
  • offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct): he contravened the Official Secrets Act
  • conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment: the Privy Council held that the prosecution contravened the rights of the individual

Derivatives

contravener

noun

Origin:

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