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9 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contravene' in a Sentence

"To go against or conflict with; to deny or oppose a statement." more

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The artist has been contravening traditional artistic norms in his recent work.
His actions clearly contravened the company's code of conduct.
The defendant contravened the terms of his probation, leading to a more severe sentence.
The defendant had contravened the terms of the court order, leading to legal consequences.
Despite warnings, he will be contravening the traffic rules by exceeding the speed limit.
The student is contravening the school's dress code by wearing inappropriate attire.
The rebellious group had been contravening the government's orders, sparking unrest in the region.
The artist will be contravening copyright laws if they reproduce the work without permission.
The labor union argued that the company's decision would contravene workers' rights.

Contravene

kon-truh-veen
verbTo go against or conflict with; to deny or oppose a statement.
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Last Updated On: May 2, 2024
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