Definitions

1. verb

to go against or violate a rule, law, or agreement

“The company’s actions contravened labor laws and led to a major scandal.”

2. verb

to contradict or oppose something

“The new evidence contravened the witness’s previous statement.”

3. noun

a violation or disregard of a law, rule, or agreement

“The contravention of the contract led to a costly lawsuit.”

4. noun

an act of violating or contradicting something

“The contravention of the company’s code of conduct was immediately addressed.”