| word | contravene |
|---|---|
| definition | (1) To go against or act contrary to; to violate. (2) To oppose in an argument, to contradict. |
| eg_sentence | The power company was found to be contravening state and federal environmental standards for wastewater discharged into bodies of water. |
| explanation | 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. The contravention of copyright laws is a big topic today especially where electronic information is involved. And a country might be punished if a trade organization finds that it's contravening international trade agreements. |
| IPA | ˈkɑntrəˌvin |
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