contravention

Meanings

• An act or instance of going against or defying something, such as a law, rule, or tradition.

  - "Despite the law against public smoking, some people continue to contravene it."
  - "The student was punished for contravening the school rules."

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Synonyms

obstruction , opposition , transgression , violation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contravention
contravenes , contravene , countervene

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Variants

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contravention , contraventions , in contravention of

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Forms

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contravene, contravenes, countervene, countervenes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'contravene' meaning 'to go against, defy, or oppose'

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Related Concepts

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1. Infringement: An act of violating or breaking a law, rule, or regulation.

2. Defiance: An act of openly or deliberately refusing to obey or comply with someone or something.

3. Rebellion: An act of open or organized defiance against someone or something, such as a government or ruler.

4. Resistance: An act of actively opposing or obstructing someone or something, often in response to perceived injustice, oppression, or exploitation.

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Culture

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The term 'contravention' has been used in various cultural contexts to refer to an act of going against or defying something. In literature, the term has been used to describe various forms of rebellion, defiance, or resistance. In art, the term has been used to describe various forms of visual or graphic representation of acts of going against or defying something. In music, the term has been used to describe various forms of musical expression or composition that represent acts of going against or defying something.

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