CONTRAVENES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

contravenes

verb

present tense third-person singular of contravene

as in violates

to fail to keep the unauthorized reproduction of the image contravenes copyright laws

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Recent Examples of contravenes The ban contravenes advice from the World Health Organization, which advises against travel or trade restrictions with Congo, where officials are currently struggling to contain a large ⁠outbreak of Ebola. — Reuters, NBC news, 19 July 2026 His edict contravenes the language of the Constitution, the high court’s own rulings, legislation passed by Congress, and the consistent practice of previous Presidents. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026 There seemed to be an element of sadomasochistic play in their relationship, of withholding and succumbing, that contravenes the popular sense of an unremitting dominant-submissive dynamic. — Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025 If my office is later notified that the city has adopted or implemented a policy, whether written or unwritten, that contravenes the statute, the city will again become ineligible for discretionary State funds. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025

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In their eyes, this policy violates their First Amendment rights, and the Sheley's have joined the federal case challenging the state's requirements.

— Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
While a judge recently ruled that the question had to stay on the ballot, the court has not ruled on whether the deal violates the city’s own charter, which requires a fair market-value proposal.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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