contravention of

Frequency: 3.81.0 per million words

Indicates what has been violated, such as 'contravention of the rules'.

contraventionPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • This was a clear contravention of the rules.
  • Acting in such a manner is a direct contravention of the law.
  • The company was fined for being in contravention of environmental regulations.
  • Any unauthorized use of this material is a contravention of copyright law.
  • The general's actions were deemed a serious contravention of the Geneva Convention.
  • The proposed policy is in blatant contravention of international human rights treaties.
  • Failing to disclose this information constitutes a contravention of the signed agreement.
  • The athlete was disqualified for a contravention of the sport's anti-doping code.
  • Building on that land without permission would be a contravention of local planning ordinances.
  • An investigation was launched to determine if there had been any contravention of the safety procedures.