Contravened
/kɒn.trəˈveɪnd/
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- (v.) Past tense of contravene, meaning to act against a law, rule, or agreement.
The company contravened safety regulations by ignoring proper protocols.
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Used exclusively as a past tense verb form; see base verb for full legal implications.
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