Meaning contravention
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contravention1570s, from Middle French contravention, from Vulgar Latin *contraventionem, noun of action from past participle stem of contravenire (see contravene).
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contraventiondispute: coming into conflict with (contravene) conflict: go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules&am [..]
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contraventionContravention is an act that violates a legal condition or obligation. When a court finds that a party has not complied with a court order, that party is in contravention of, the order.
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contravention(n)Â coming into conflict with
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contraventionDefinition A motorist’s failure to comply with parking or bus lane regulations.
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contraventionA failure by a motorist to comply with traffic or parking controls.
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contraventionTo break a rule. Costs
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contraventionwhen a court decides a party has broken the rules of a court order
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contravention
The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.
''Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.''
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