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contravention

Pronunciation: /kɒntrəˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of contravention

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