CONTRAVENTION Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

contravention

noun

ˌkän-trə-ˈven(t)-shən

Definition of contravention

as in violation

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation a clandestine weapons program that was a contravention of the international arms agreement

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Recent Examples of contravention And there is no moral contradiction between welcoming Maduro’s capture and acknowledging its contravention of international rules. — Juan Pablo Spinetto, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 This modus operandi is a direct contravention of Gallifrey's strict non-interference policies. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 3 June 2025 But they can’t be imposed capriciously, in fits of pique or in direct contravention of our laws. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025 In a contravention of international law, Israel subjects Palestinians living under its rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to what is in effect martial law. — Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for contravention

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This was a violation at the opening inspection and was to be corrected prior to opening.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The law firm said that a license plate violation will not add points on your DMV record.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of violation

Noun

Werksman Jackson Quinn and Mason LLP said campaign finance violations, voter and ballot fraud and civil rights infringement relating to elections can be prosecuted as federal crimes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The smaller company won, with a jury determining willful infringement and a district court granting a permanent injunction preventing further sales.

— Coke Morgan Stewart, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

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