Contravening
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. pres. part.) The act of acting against or violating a law, rule, or agreement.
The company is liable for contravening environmental regulations.
Forms
- contravenes
- contravened
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Commentary
As a present participle form of the verb contravene, 'contravening' is used to describe ongoing or continuous breach of legal norms or rules.
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