contravention — an action that breaks or goes against a rule, law, or agreement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an action that breaks or goes against a rule, law, or agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːntrəˈvenʃən/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's parking in three spaces at once was a hilarious contravention of basic parking etiquette.
- The company was fined for contravention of environmental protection laws.
- His decision to wear flip-flops to the black-tie event was a bold contravention of dress code expectations.
contravention
NOUN[/ˌkɑːntrəˈvenʃən/]
an action that breaks or goes against a rule, law, or agreement
Driving through a red light is a clear contravention of traffic law.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'contravenire', formed by combining 'contra' (against) and 'venire' (to come). The compound originally meant 'to go against' or 'to oppose', and evolved to denote the act of violating or infringing upon a law, rule, or agreement.
Breakdown
contra- (against) + venire (to come) + -tion (noun suffix) = contravenire (to oppose or violate), with the suffix -tion forming the abstract noun 'contravention' (the act of opposing or breaking a rule).
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's parking in three spaces at once was a hilarious contravention of basic parking etiquette.”
“The company was fined for contravention of environmental protection laws.”
“His decision to wear flip-flops to the black-tie event was a bold contravention of dress code expectations.”
“The audit revealed several contraventions of financial reporting standards.”
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