contravenir — meaning in English

English meaning

• break verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
• contravene verb To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
• violate verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.

Senses

contravenir is used for these senses in English:

• break (transitive) To surpass or do better than (a specific number); to do better than (a record), setting a new record.
• violate (transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

break — full definition

1. verb To separate something into pieces by force, often suddenly.
2. verb To stop working properly; to malfunction.
3. verb To fail to keep (a promise, rule, or law).
4. verb To interrupt or bring an end to something continuous.
5. noun A short pause or rest from an activity.

contravene — full definition

1. verb To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
2. verb To deny the truth of something.

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