contravene — to act in opposition to (a law, treaty, or other ruling)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to act in opposition to (a law, treaty, or other ruling)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn/
Korean meaning: 법이나 규칙을 위반하다, 거스르다
Korean pronunciation: 컨트러**빈**
Example Sentences
- His flashy dance moves contravened the school's 'no fun allowed' policy.
- The company's actions contravene environmental protection laws.
- My cat's behavior contravenes every rule of pet etiquette I've tried to teach.
contravene
VERB//ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn//
to act in opposition to (a law, treaty, or other ruling)
A dog owner contravenes park leash laws while ignoring posted rules
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The submarine's routine helped contravene the marine boundary line.
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Origin
From Latin 'contravenire', composed of 'contra' (against) and 'venire' (to come). The word entered English in the 16th century, originally meaning 'to come against' or 'to oppose'.
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“His flashy dance moves contravened the school's 'no fun allowed' policy.”
“The company's actions contravene environmental protection laws.”
“My cat's behavior contravenes every rule of pet etiquette I've tried to teach.”
“The new building design contravenes safety regulations.”
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