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
This exceptional prohibition is in contravention to U.S. sanctions policy and contrary to national interests.
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Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
During peace talks presided over by three U.S. administrations, Israelis and Palestinians argued about which of the settlements—all of which were built in contravention of international law—would stay and which would go.
—Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024
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
This would be unacceptable and stand in direct contravention to our system of law and government.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
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Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
During peace talks presided over by three U.S. administrations, Israelis and Palestinians argued about which of the settlements—all of which were built in contravention of international law—would stay and which would go.
—Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024
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
This would be unacceptable and stand in direct contravention to our system of law and government.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contravention
Noun
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Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Napster was quickly sued out of existence for copyright infringement and racketeering.—
Sarah Montana,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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This week, the authority concluded its investigation without establishing any infringement, according to Dior.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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“Contravention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contravention. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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