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ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
v.
offend against the requirements of (a law, treaty, etc.); infringe.
▸conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment.
Derivative
- contravener n.
- contravention n.
Etymology
C16: from late L. contravenire, from L. contra- ‘against’ + venire ‘come’.
