contravener

Meanings

• noun

  A person who contravenes or disobey a law or regulation.

  - "The contravener was fined for speeding."
  - "The contravener of traffic rules may be punished."

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Variants

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contravene , contravened , contravener , contraveners , contravenes , contravening

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'contravenire', meaning 'to oppose or contradict'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'contravener' is most commonly used in legal contexts.

2. In some jurisdictions, the term 'contravener' is used interchangeably with the term 'infringer'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infringement: The act of breaking or disregarding a law or rule.

2. Transgression: The act of going beyond what is morally or legally acceptable.

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How to Memorize "contravener"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person ignoring a sign or law.
   - Imagine a person being reprimanded for breaking a rule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person being punished for disobeying a law.
   - Think of a person being fined or jailed for contravening a regulation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Contravenes Canine Laws', where 'C' stands for 'Contravenes', 'C' stands for 'Canine', and 'Laws' stands for 'Laws' to remember the meaning of the word.

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