contravention

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle French contravention.

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Noun

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contravention (countable and uncountable, plural contraventions)

  1. 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.

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French

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French Wikipedia has an article on:
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Noun

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contravention f (plural contraventions)

  1. traffic ticket, traffic fine
  2. (law) infraction, infringement, minor offence

Descendants

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  • Romanian: contravenție

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