First Known Use: 1579
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contravention
noun con·tra·ven·tion \ˌkän-trə-ˈven(t)-shən\
Definition of CONTRAVENTION
: the act of contravening : violation
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Origin of CONTRAVENTION
Middle French, from Late Latin contravenire
Related to CONTRAVENTION
- Synonyms
- breach, infraction, infringement, transgression, trespass, violation
- Antonyms
- noninfringement, nonviolation, observance
Rhymes with CONTRAVENTION
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