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contravene
con·tra·vene [ kòntrə vn ] (past and past participle con·tra·vened, present participle con·tra·ven·ing, 3rd person present singular con·tra·venes)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. violate rule or law: to break a rule or law
outdated equipment that contravenes the safety regulations
2. contradict something: to disagree with or oppose a statement or decision
There was no question of contravening the committee's findings.
[Mid-16th century. < late Latin contravenire "come against" < Latin venire "come"]

con·tra·ven·er noun
con·tra·ven·tion [ kòntrə vénsh'n ] noun
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