Meaning & use
contravene
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to act in a way that violates or conflicts with a law, rule, or agreement.
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The company was fined for contravening safety regulations at the factory.
His actions clearly contravened the terms of the contract.
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A formal word typically found in legal, regulatory, or official writing rather than casual speech.
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