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contravene::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | contradict, negate |
| Type of | differ, disagree, take issue, dissent |
| Has types | deny |
contravene::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | conflict, infringe, run afoul |
| Type of | transgress, breach, violate, break, go against, infract, offend |
| Derivation | contravention |
Examples of contravene
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Any laws that contravene the Basic Law are unconstitutional and are of no effect.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Executive Editor Bill Keller said that to do so would contravene newspaper policy.
From the washingtontimes.com
French publishers also claim the agreement will contravene laws in their homeland.
From the economist.com
Such a system would directly contravene the principles and values of the NHS.
From the economist.com
It is unclear whether a persona management programme would contravene UK law.
From the guardian.co.uk
Tanigawa said the conditions contravene basic rights guaranteed by the constitution.
From the guardian.co.uk
If present, these would contravene the secular basis of the public education system.
From the en.wikipedia.org
On top of that, they said the rules also contravene international aviation agreements.
From the kansas.com
It did not contravene the UN Charter but it did contrave Security Council Resolutions.
From the economist.com
- Conflict: go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules"
- Contradict: deny the truth of
- (contravention) dispute: coming into conflict with
- The term Contravention is used in French, Swiss and Australian law. The act of contravening can be: opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
- To act contrary to an order, or fail to conform to a regulation; To deny the truth of something
- (Contravention) A breach of one or more traffic or parking controls.
- (Contravention) A term of French law meaning an act violative of a law, a treaty, or an agreement made between parties; a breach of law punishable by a fine of fifteen francs or less and by an imprisonment of three days or less. In the U.S. ...
- (Contravention) Outlines in writing the potential penalty that would be applied should a regulation be broken or contravened. There are 349 in the current draft of the AMPS Master Penalty Document.
- (Contravention) when a court finds a party has not complied with (followed) a court order, that party is in contravention of (or has breached) the order.
