Added 1 October 2026
contravention
/ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about contravention at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).
Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.
Origin
From Middle French contravention.
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