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6 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 new law aims to contravene any attempts to discriminate based on gender.
By the time the new law takes effect, he will have contravened the updated code of conduct multiple times.
She is contravening the doctor's advice by continuing to smoke.
The driver will be contravening the parking rules if they leave the vehicle in a no-parking zone.
The rebellious teenager will contravene curfew and stay out late.
If the construction crew works during the night, they will be contravening the local noise ordinances.

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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