contravene

[US]/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
[UK]/ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

violate

Phrases & Collocations

contravene laws

contravene regulations

contravene agreements

Example Sentences

contravene a direct order.

he contravened the Official Secrets Act.

contravened the proposal.See Synonyms at deny

The moves contravene the peace plan agreed by both sides.

to contravene the law

his actions contravene company policy

to contravene a rule

the decision contravened the terms of the agreement

to contravene human rights

the new policy contravenes our freedom of speech

to contravene a court order

the action contravened ethical standards

to contravene a contract

the company's actions contravene environmental regulations

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