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contravene

UK
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
US
/ˌkɑːntrəˈvin/

Translations

contraveneverb
contravened
Past Simple
contravened
Past Participle
contravening
Gerund
UK
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
US
/ˌkɑːntrəˈvin/
contrevenirEmploi juridique et administratif : enfreindre une loi, une règle ou un accord.
The company was fined for contravening environmental regulations.
L’entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour avoir contrevenu aux réglementations environnementales.
Additional translations
être contraire àSens plus général : être en opposition avec quelque chose.
Synonyms
violate
flout
defy
transgress
disobey
infringe
breach
Antonyms
respect
uphold
observe
follow
conform
adhere
obey
comply

Definitions

contraveneverb
To violate or go against a law, rule, or agreement.
The company was fined for contravening environmental regulations.
To conflict with or act in opposition to something.
His actions contravene the principles of the organization.
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