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contravention

The correct spelling is contravention.

How to pronounce contravention

noun

Say it like: Con-tra-ven-sho-n

The correct spelling is contravention. The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement. For example: "Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions."

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Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.

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