contravene

/kˌɒntɹəvˈiːn/

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvin/

to contravene

MAIN VERB

deny the truth of

synonyms : contradict

(of rues and laws) to deny or refuse to abide by

synonyms : conflict

Examples

1. And yet, within its own boundaries, it's actually contravening the international drug conventions.

2. The Body Shop consider this contravened her contractual obligations to it.

3. That that would contradict, or contravene, the NVRA’s restriction on removing people simply for failing to vote.

4. The company says HKmap.live contravened its guidelines and broke Hong Kong law.