noun
- an action that goes against or violates a rule, law, or principle
Usage: formal
Examples
- The company was fined for contravention of safety regulations.
- His actions were in direct contravention of the court order.
- The new policy is a contravention of our basic principles.
- Any contravention of the rules will result in immediate suspension.
- The judge ruled that the law was in contravention of constitutional rights.
- She was charged with contravention of traffic laws.