contravention
🇬🇧 UK/,kɔntrə'venʃən/🇺🇸 US/.kɒntrә'venʃәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of violating or going against a law, rule, or agreement.
违反,违背,抵触
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.in contravention of违反
- 2.contravention of law违反法律
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company faced fines for contravention of environmental protection regulations.