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contravention

UK
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/
US
/ˌkɑntrəˈvɛnʃən/

Translations

contraventionnoun
contraventions
pl
UK
/ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/
US
/ˌkɑntrəˈvɛnʃən/
infractionDroit; sens général de violation d’une règle, d’un traité ou d’une décision.
The company was fined for contravention of environmental regulations.
L’entreprise a été condamnée à une amende pour infraction à la réglementation environnementale.
contraventionDroit; infraction légère, notamment dans le système juridique français.
In French law, speeding is considered a contravention rather than a crime.
En droit français, l’excès de vitesse est considéré comme une contravention plutôt que comme un crime.
Additional translations
violationPlus courant dans les contextes juridiques ou institutionnels; moins spécifique que « infraction ».
Synonyms
breach
noncompliance
defiance
disobedience
transgression
infringement
violation
contraventionadjective
more contravention
Comp.
most contravention
Super.
UK
/ˌkɒn.trəˈven.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.trəˈven.ʃən/
Used attributively in legal and administrative contexts, e.g. 'contravention notice'.
contraventionnelJuridique; relatif à une contravention ou prononcé en raison d’une infraction.
The inspector served a contravention notice on the factory.
L’inspecteur a remis un avis contraventionnel à l’usine.

Definitions

contraventionnoun
The act of violating a law, treaty, or other ruling.
The company was fined for contravention of environmental regulations.
An instance of contradicting or going against something.
His actions were seen as a contravention of the team's agreed strategy.
A minor offence or violation classified below a misdemeanor or felony in some legal systems.
In French law, speeding is considered a contravention rather than a crime.
contraventionadjective
Relating to, constituting, or arising from a contravention; issued because of a breach.
The inspector served a contravention notice on the factory.
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