Contravention Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkɑntɹəˈvɛntʃən

kahn-truh-VEN-chuhn

UK

kˌɒntɹəvˈɛnʃən

kon-truh-VEN-shuhn

Definition

An action that goes against a law, rule, or agreement; a violation.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal and legal; 'contravention' is used more in legal, governmental, or official contexts than in daily speech. Usually found in phrases like 'in contravention of' (meaning 'in violation of'). Not as strong as 'crime' or 'offense' in severity.

• Spanish: infracción - contravención (legal)
• Portuguese (BR): infração - contravenção (jurídica)
• Portuguese (PT): infração - contravenção (jurídica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 违反 - 违规
• Chinese (Traditional): 違反 - 違規
• Hindi: उल्लंघन - विरोधाभास (कानूनी)
• Arabic: مخالفة - انتهاك
• Bengali: লঙ্ঘন - অমান্যকরণ
• Russian: нарушение
• Japanese: 違反
• Vietnamese: vi phạm
• Korean: 위반
• Turkish: ihlâl
• Urdu: خلاف ورزی - خلاف قانون
• Indonesian: pelanggaran

Example Sentences

Driving without a seat belt is a contravention of traffic laws.

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Any contravention of school rules may lead to detention.

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The company was fined for contravention of environmental regulations.

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His actions were clearly in contravention of our agreement.

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Small contraventions are usually punished with a warning, not a fine.

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You could be in contravention of the policy without even realizing it.

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