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   Con·tra·ven·tion

   /ˌkäntrəˈven(t)SH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling: "young persons who commit offenses bear responsibility for their contraventions"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene).

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   What does contravention mean?

   • contravention ( countable and uncountable, 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. contravention f (plural contraventions)

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   What is a contravention in French criminal law?

   • In many civil law countries (e.g.: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, Brazil) a contravention is a lesser offense, similar to an infraction or civil penalty in common law countries. A contravention in French criminal law is a minor infraction, as opposed to a délit which is more serious, or a crime which is the most serious.

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   What happens if a person is in contravention?

   • When someone or something is in contravention, it indicates a clear deviation from the established norms, expectations, or obligations. The consequences of contravention can vary depending on the severity of the violation and the applicable jurisdiction. It may lead to penalties, fines, legal actions, or other forms of disciplinary measures.

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   What is the difference between deny and contravene?

   • deny implies a firm refusal to accept as true, to grant or concede, or to acknowledge the existence or claims of. gainsay implies disputing the truth of what another has said. contradict implies an open or flat denial. contravene implies not so much an intentional opposition as some inherent incompatibility.

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   noun. con· tra· ven· tion ˌkän-trə-ˈven (t)-shən. Synonyms of contravention. : the act of contravening : violation. Synonyms. breach. infraction. infringement. transgression. trespass. violation. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of contravention in a Sentence.

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   May 9, 2023 · contravention (countable and uncountable, 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]

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   Contravention implies going against the prescribed guidelines or standards, thereby resulting in non-compliance or an illegal action. It can apply to various contexts, including legal, social, ethical, or organizational spheres.

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   May 18, 2018 · contravention. views 3,213,229 updated May 21 2018. con·tra·ven·tion / ˌkäntrəˈvenchən / • n. an action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling. young persons who commit offenses bear responsibility for their contraventions. The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. Contravention. views 1,561,455 updated May 18 2018. CONTRAVENTION.

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   1. : to go or act contrary to : violate. contravene a law. 2. : to oppose in argument : contradict. contravene a proposition. contravener noun. Did you know? Contravene is most often used in reference to laws. So a government may take a company to court claiming that its policies are in contravention of national labor laws.

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   contravention, three classifications of criminal offense that are central to the administration of justice in many Roman- and civil-law countries (for distinctions in Anglo-American law covering analogous offenses, see felony and misdemeanour).