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Contravene
ˌkɒntrəˈviːn
Contravene definitions
verb
contravene
contravened
contravenes
contravening
- offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
"he contravened the Official Secrets Act"
- conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment
"the Privy Council held that the prosecution contravened the rights of the individual"