About The Word Contravention
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Contravention
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What's The Definition Of Contravention?
[n] coming into conflict with
Synonyms | Synonyms for Contravention: dispute Related Terms | Find terms related to Contravention: See Also | resistance Contravention In Webster's Dictionary \Con`tra*ven"tion\, n. [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.
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