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Definition of contravention

contravention

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈvɛn.ʃən/
con · tra · ven · tion
Plural:contraventions
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Adjective:contraventional
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• noun

1

An action that violates, breaches, or conflicts with a law, treaty, rule, or formal obligation.

Example

"The factory was fined for operating in direct contravention of environmental safety regulations."

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• Rhymes for contravention

• Nearby Words

contrast
contrastingly
contravener
contravention
contribute
contribution
contributive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French contravention, from Late Latin contraventio, derived from contravenire, meaning "to come against" or "to oppose."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contravention. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contravention
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