contravention
contravention
noun
in contravention of
noun
- an action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling
违反，违犯（法律、条约或其他规定）
the publishing of misleading advertisements was a contravention of the Act.
刊登误导消费者的广告是违法的。
[mass noun]contravention of parking restrictions.
违反停车规定。
in contravention of
- in a manner contrary and disobedient to (a law or other ruling)
违反，违背（法律、其他规定）
- mid 16th cent.: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n-), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene)
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