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contravene

Definitions

To violate or infringe upon a law, treaty, or code of conduct.

To conflict with or be at odds with a statement or action.

Examples

The new policy appears to contravene the regulations established by the board last year.

Any attempt to contravene the terms of the contract will result in immediate legal action.

His actions were found to contravene the fundamental principles of the organization.

Synonyms

violate infringe breach transgress disobey defy infract

Antonyms

comply obey observe uphold follow adhere support