contravention

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Noun

contravention

1. The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.

   Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.

Synonyms

• opposition
• obstruction
• transgression
• violation

Translations

• Russian: наруше́ние

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