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contravention

/ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/

/ˌkɑntrəˈvɛnʃən/

Translations

contraventionnoun

contraventions

/ˌkɒntrəˈvɛnʃən/

/ˌkɑntrəˈvɛnʃən/

The company was fined for contravention of environmental regulations.

Компания была оштрафована за нарушение экологических норм.

There is a contravention between the two laws that needs to be resolved.

Существует противоречие между двумя законами, которое необходимо разрешить.

Additional translations

нарушение закона

Synonyms

contraventionadjective

more contravention

Comp.

most contravention

Super.

/ˌkɒn.trəˈven.ʃən/

/ˌkɑːn.trəˈven.ʃən/

Used attributively in legal and administrative contexts, e.g. 'contravention notice'.

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.