contravention
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English [edit]
Noun [edit]
contravention (plural contraventions)
- 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 [edit]
opposition, obstruction, transgression, violation
Translations [edit]
The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement
French [edit]
Noun [edit]
contravention f (plural contraventions)
- traffic ticket, traffic fine
- (law) infraction, infringement, minor offence
