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Meaning of contravention

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contravention

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.