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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-derived
contraagainst, opposite
+
ven
+
tionact, process, state
=contravention

Common 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.

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