contravention

 
Pronunciation: /kɒntrəˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • an action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling: the publishing of misleading advertisements was a contravention of the Act [mass noun]: contravention of parking restrictions there were repeated raids by one side upon the other in contravention of treaty terms

Origin:

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