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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If Paul Baker wins, Nina will report the zoning violation that is their household.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Other alleged violations — which total 23 in all — range from not having any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors throughout the property to failing to maintain the building in a structurally safe and stable condition.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of violation

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Some studios including Disney have sued AI companies over copyright infringement in cases that are ongoing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In failing to appreciate as much, the Court misconceives the plaintiff's injury, allowing the Executive’s likely infringement of the Legislature’s power of the purse and authority to regulate federal property in the District of Columbia to continue.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

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