noun
contravention
Contravention (noun) means an act of breaking a rule, law or agreement, or of failing to do something you had promised.
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An act of breaking a rule, law or agreement, or of failing to do something you had promised.
"Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions."
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Etymology
From Middle French contravention.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for contravention
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of contravention?
"contravention" (noun) means an act of breaking a rule, law or agreement, or of failing to do something you had promised.
What is another word for contravention?
Other words for "contravention" include violation, transgression, dispute.
