CONTRAVENTION
dispute, contravention
(noun) coming into conflict with
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
contravention (countable and uncountable, plural contraventions)
The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.
Synonyms
• opposition
• obstruction
• transgression
• violation
Source: Wiktionary
Con`tra*ven"tion, n. Etym: [Cf.F. contravention.]
Definition: The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation. Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay. In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. Motley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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