contravention

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).

/ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-contravention.wav

contravention contraventions

From Middle French contravention.

opposition obstruction transgression violation

contraventional

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