contravention

noun
UK: /ˌkɒntrəˈvenʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːntrəˈvenʃən/

  1. The act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule.

    1. His actions were in contravention of company policy.
    2. The building was constructed in contravention of local planning regulations, leading to disputes.

  2. An instance of violating a law, treaty, or agreement.

    1. This is a clear contravention of the treaty.
    2. Each contravention of the safety regulations will result in a fine for the company.

Synonyms

breach transgression infringement offense violation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "contravention" in English means: The act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule., An instance of violating a law, treaty, or agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "contravention" is /ˌkɒntrəˈvenʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːntrəˈvenʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "contravention": breach, transgression, infringement, offense, violation.

Example usage of "contravention": "His actions were in contravention of company policy.". More examples on the page.