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Webster 1913 Edition


Contravention

Conˊtra-ven′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
contravention
.]
The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
Warrants in
contravention
of the acts of Parliament.
Macaulay.
In
contravention
of all his marriage stipulations.
Motley.

Webster 1828 Edition


Contravention

CONTRAVENTION

,
Noun.
Opposition; obstruction; a defeating of the operation or effect.
The proceedings of the allies were in direct contravention of the treaty.

Definition 2024


contravention

contravention

English

Noun

contravention (plural contraventions)

  1. The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.
    Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.

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French

Noun

contravention f (plural contraventions)

  1. traffic ticket, traffic fine
  2. (law) infraction, infringement, minor offence