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Contravention

Contravention Meaning & Definition
Contravention Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Contravention?

[n] coming into conflict with

Synonyms | Synonyms for Contravention: dispute

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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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