verb
- acting in opposition to or violation of a law, rule, or principle
Usage: present participle of contravene
Examples
- The company was fined for contravening environmental regulations.
- By parking there, you are contravening the city ordinance.
- The new policy risks contravening international law.
- Students caught contravening the dress code will face detention.
- The judge ruled that the law was contravening constitutional rights.
- They accused him of contravening the terms of his contract.