Definition of contravention in English:

contravention

noun kɒntrəˈvɛnʃ(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n

An action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling.
the publishing of misleading advertisements was a contravention of the Act
mass noun contravention of parking restrictions
there were repeated raids by one side upon the other in contravention of treaty terms
Example sentencesExamples
- Well, if you say that there has been a contravention of the hearsay rule, you have to demonstrate the purpose for which the courts used the evidence.
- The inspection did not identify any contraventions.
- But the condition is that there is a reasonable belief that there has been a contravention of the law.
- They did not report contraventions of the regulations when they occurred.
- A recent survey of the site which you occupy, showed a number of contraventions to the site licence and structurally the property appeared to be in a poor condition.
- Why would this not be a contravention of that law on the assumption I have made?
- The contravention is complete when the conduct occurs for the proscribed purpose whether or not it achieves its objective.
- They are said to arise from both contraventions.
- What are the facts that your client would need to prove against the advertising agency to be knowingly involved in a contravention?
- I am trying to think of an example of a contravention of this restraining order that would not turn upon presence in the premises.
- These powers must be exercised on consideration of the likelihood of damage or distress caused by the contravention of the Act.
- He said that councillors were being asked to vote without full information when a material contravention came before them.
- Identifying the alleged contravention of the Act is no idle pleading point.
- At the time of the offence, or the contravention, you will never know whether there has been actual recoupment.
- As there are no contraventions of the legislation covering fire precautions, the certificate cannot be cancelled.
- But in both cases, your Honour, one is looking at the misconduct of the contravention.
- You are concerned to identify the contravention and what follows from the contravention.
- If that is right, the contravention lies not in the nature of the implication but in the purpose of the regulation.
- The legislature could reasonably have intended severity to be a significant deterrent, bearing in mind the risks to public safety arising from some contraventions of the ordinance.
- Not every instance of outsourcing will involve a contravention of this law.
Synonyms
breach, violation, infringement, non-observance, breaking, transgression, neglect, dereliction
failure to observe, non-compliance with, departure from
Law infraction, delict

Origin

Mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene).

Rhymes

abstention, apprehension, ascension, attention, circumvention, comprehension, condescension, contention, convention, declension, detention, dimension, dissension, extension, gentian, hypertension, hypotension, intention, intervention, invention, mention, misapprehension, obtention, pension, prehension, prevention, recension, retention, subvention, supervention, suspension, tension

Definition of contravention in US English:

contravention

nounˌkäntrəˈven(t)SH(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n

An action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling.
young persons who commit offenses bear responsibility for their contraventions
Example sentencesExamples
- But in both cases, your Honour, one is looking at the misconduct of the contravention.
- As there are no contraventions of the legislation covering fire precautions, the certificate cannot be cancelled.
- You are concerned to identify the contravention and what follows from the contravention.
- At the time of the offence, or the contravention, you will never know whether there has been actual recoupment.
- They are said to arise from both contraventions.
- The contravention is complete when the conduct occurs for the proscribed purpose whether or not it achieves its objective.
- I am trying to think of an example of a contravention of this restraining order that would not turn upon presence in the premises.
- These powers must be exercised on consideration of the likelihood of damage or distress caused by the contravention of the Act.
- What are the facts that your client would need to prove against the advertising agency to be knowingly involved in a contravention?
- He said that councillors were being asked to vote without full information when a material contravention came before them.
- The inspection did not identify any contraventions.
- Not every instance of outsourcing will involve a contravention of this law.
- Why would this not be a contravention of that law on the assumption I have made?
- But the condition is that there is a reasonable belief that there has been a contravention of the law.
- They did not report contraventions of the regulations when they occurred.
- The legislature could reasonably have intended severity to be a significant deterrent, bearing in mind the risks to public safety arising from some contraventions of the ordinance.
- A recent survey of the site which you occupy, showed a number of contraventions to the site licence and structurally the property appeared to be in a poor condition.
- Well, if you say that there has been a contravention of the hearsay rule, you have to demonstrate the purpose for which the courts used the evidence.
- Identifying the alleged contravention of the Act is no idle pleading point.
- If that is right, the contravention lies not in the nature of the implication but in the purpose of the regulation.
Synonyms
breach, violation, infringement, non-observance, breaking, transgression, neglect, dereliction

Phrases

in contravention of

In a manner contrary and disobedient to (a law or other ruling).
Example sentencesExamples
- If an organisation says something is a bargain it may be in contravention of the consumer protection act.
- That's in contravention of his contract.
- ‘I saw a lot of things at those buildings that might be in contravention of the housing code,’ he says.
- Police chiefs believe such rulings would not be in contravention of human rights legislation although the club has yet to take such action.
- It appears to be in contravention of international law and the UN Charter.
- Lord Morrison wrote recently in the angling press that the Bill could be in contravention of European law and the Convention on Human Rights as there are no proposals to compensate for loss of income.
- They also paid dividends of £60,000 to themselves, of which £32,402 was in contravention of the Companies Act.
- He noted that this was in contravention of orders.
- It's an illegal occupation in contravention of municipal law, done with absolute arrogance to suppress freedom of dissent and freedom of speech.
- His eavesdropping was indisputably in contravention of the law of the land.

Origin

Mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene).

单词	contravention
释义	Definition of contravention in English: contravention noun kɒntrəˈvɛnʃ(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n An action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling. the publishing of misleading advertisements was a contravention of the Act mass noun contravention of parking restrictions there were repeated raids by one side upon the other in contravention of treaty terms Example sentencesExamples Well, if you say that there has been a contravention of the hearsay rule, you have to demonstrate the purpose for which the courts used the evidence. The inspection did not identify any contraventions. But the condition is that there is a reasonable belief that there has been a contravention of the law. They did not report contraventions of the regulations when they occurred. A recent survey of the site which you occupy, showed a number of contraventions to the site licence and structurally the property appeared to be in a poor condition. Why would this not be a contravention of that law on the assumption I have made? The contravention is complete when the conduct occurs for the proscribed purpose whether or not it achieves its objective. They are said to arise from both contraventions. What are the facts that your client would need to prove against the advertising agency to be knowingly involved in a contravention? I am trying to think of an example of a contravention of this restraining order that would not turn upon presence in the premises. These powers must be exercised on consideration of the likelihood of damage or distress caused by the contravention of the Act. He said that councillors were being asked to vote without full information when a material contravention came before them. Identifying the alleged contravention of the Act is no idle pleading point. At the time of the offence, or the contravention, you will never know whether there has been actual recoupment. As there are no contraventions of the legislation covering fire precautions, the certificate cannot be cancelled. But in both cases, your Honour, one is looking at the misconduct of the contravention. You are concerned to identify the contravention and what follows from the contravention. If that is right, the contravention lies not in the nature of the implication but in the purpose of the regulation. The legislature could reasonably have intended severity to be a significant deterrent, bearing in mind the risks to public safety arising from some contraventions of the ordinance. Not every instance of outsourcing will involve a contravention of this law. Synonyms breach, violation, infringement, non-observance, breaking, transgression, neglect, dereliction failure to observe, non-compliance with, departure from Law infraction, delict Origin Mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene). Rhymes abstention, apprehension, ascension, attention, circumvention, comprehension, condescension, contention, convention, declension, detention, dimension, dissension, extension, gentian, hypertension, hypotension, intention, intervention, invention, mention, misapprehension, obtention, pension, prehension, prevention, recension, retention, subvention, supervention, suspension, tension Definition of contravention in US English: contravention nounˌkäntrəˈven(t)SH(ə)nˌkɑntrəˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n An action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling. young persons who commit offenses bear responsibility for their contraventions Example sentencesExamples But in both cases, your Honour, one is looking at the misconduct of the contravention. As there are no contraventions of the legislation covering fire precautions, the certificate cannot be cancelled. You are concerned to identify the contravention and what follows from the contravention. At the time of the offence, or the contravention, you will never know whether there has been actual recoupment. They are said to arise from both contraventions. The contravention is complete when the conduct occurs for the proscribed purpose whether or not it achieves its objective. I am trying to think of an example of a contravention of this restraining order that would not turn upon presence in the premises. These powers must be exercised on consideration of the likelihood of damage or distress caused by the contravention of the Act. What are the facts that your client would need to prove against the advertising agency to be knowingly involved in a contravention? He said that councillors were being asked to vote without full information when a material contravention came before them. The inspection did not identify any contraventions. Not every instance of outsourcing will involve a contravention of this law. Why would this not be a contravention of that law on the assumption I have made? But the condition is that there is a reasonable belief that there has been a contravention of the law. They did not report contraventions of the regulations when they occurred. The legislature could reasonably have intended severity to be a significant deterrent, bearing in mind the risks to public safety arising from some contraventions of the ordinance. A recent survey of the site which you occupy, showed a number of contraventions to the site licence and structurally the property appeared to be in a poor condition. Well, if you say that there has been a contravention of the hearsay rule, you have to demonstrate the purpose for which the courts used the evidence. Identifying the alleged contravention of the Act is no idle pleading point. If that is right, the contravention lies not in the nature of the implication but in the purpose of the regulation. Synonyms breach, violation, infringement, non-observance, breaking, transgression, neglect, dereliction Phrases in contravention of In a manner contrary and disobedient to (a law or other ruling). Example sentencesExamples If an organisation says something is a bargain it may be in contravention of the consumer protection act. That's in contravention of his contract. ‘I saw a lot of things at those buildings that might be in contravention of the housing code,’ he says. Police chiefs believe such rulings would not be in contravention of human rights legislation although the club has yet to take such action. It appears to be in contravention of international law and the UN Charter. Lord Morrison wrote recently in the angling press that the Bill could be in contravention of European law and the Convention on Human Rights as there are no proposals to compensate for loss of income. They also paid dividends of £60,000 to themselves, of which £32,402 was in contravention of the Companies Act. He noted that this was in contravention of orders. It's an illegal occupation in contravention of municipal law, done with absolute arrogance to suppress freedom of dissent and freedom of speech. His eavesdropping was indisputably in contravention of the law of the land. Origin Mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene). noun.1 phr.
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