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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).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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