Contravention
Definitions
The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).
Equivalents
Españolcontravención
Françaiscontravention
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Examples
“Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.”
“[…]and the Royal Navy's officers, sometimes in direct⟳ contravention of their orders, decided that they would board⟳ and capture⟳ any slaver they came across, regardless of whatever flag they flew[…]”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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