contravention
UK/,kɔntrə'venʃən/US/.kɒntrә'venʃәn/
C2
Definitions
n.
The act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement
违反，违背
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontra- (against) + vent (come) + -ion (act) = "a coming-against" — the noun of contravene. Common in the fixed phrase in contravention of (the rules).
Root ven still carries 84 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in contravention of违反……
- 2.contravention of the law违反法律
- 3.serious contravention严重违反
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dumping was in contravention of environmental law.