Definition of Contravene
Contravene
con·tra·vene
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(verb)
to do something that a law or rule says not to do, to go against;
e.g. Although laws are put into place to protect people, that doesn't mean there won't be those who hope to contravene them.
(verb)
to go or act contrary to, or in conflict with, a right or a principle, especially to the detriment of the situation;
e.g. Their behavior contravened their own best self-interest.
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