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contravention

con·tra·ven·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-truh-ven-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒn trəˈvɛn ʃən/
    • /ˌkɒn.trəˈviːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-truh-ven-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒn trəˈvɛn ʃən/

Definitions of contravention word

  • noun contravention an act of contravening; action counter to something; violation or opposition. 1
  • noun contravention An action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling. 1
  • noun contravention breaking of a law or rule 1
  • noun contravention The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement. 0
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Origin of contravention

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; contravene + -tion; compare Middle French contrevention

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Parts of speech for Contravention

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Contravention

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for contravention

noun contravention

  • infringement — a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
  • breach — If you breach an agreement, a law, or a promise, you break it.
  • infraction — breach; violation; infringement: an infraction of the rules.
  • obstruction — something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
  • transgression — an act of transgressing; violation of a law, command, etc.; sin.
All 10 Synonyms of contravention

Antonyms for contravention

noun contravention

  • obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
  • harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
  • agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
  • observance — an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to: the observance of traffic laws.
All 5 Antonyms of contravention

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