contravention
an act of contravening; action counter to something; violation or opposition.
Origin of contravention
1Words Nearby contravention
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024
How to use contravention in a sentence
Such desperate actions are in contravention of their vows and faith to renounce violence in all forms.
Obama, Don’t Let Xi Forget China’s Human Rights Record | Yang Jianli | June 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAllowing them in, in a clear contravention of their earlier ruling, would have looked bad.
What if the Supreme Court Had Declined to Hear Bush v. Gore? | Megan McArdle | April 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTPublishing the pics would be a direct contravention of the code.
The first banishment for contravention of this regulation took place on January 6, 1905.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanAny law made in contravention of this section shall be void.
Home Rule | Harold Spender
"Plump 'em up, and make 'em dainty," he advanced in contravention of his wife's talk of bread and beef.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete | George MeredithThis was in contravention to the solemn assurance given by the eastern Indians, of peace with New England.
Great Events in the History of North and South America | Charles A. GoodrichWhenever a minister found himself galled or hindered, he would be inclined to suppose some contravention of the Bible.
Familiar Studies of Men and Books | Robert Louis Stevenson
Browse