Contravenes
/kən-trə-ˈvɛn(z)/
Definitions
- (v.) To act in a way that violates or conflicts with a law, regulation, agreement, or directive.
The company contravenes environmental laws by dumping waste into the river.
Forms
- contravened
- contravening
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Commentary
The term is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that go against legal obligations, distinct from mere non-compliance by emphasizing direct conflict with established rules.
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