Con′tra‐ven″tion (?), n. [Cf. F. contravention.] The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament.
Macaulay.
In contravention of all his marriage stipulations.
Motley.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Con′tra‐ven″tion (?), n. [Cf. F. contravention.] The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament.
Macaulay.
In contravention of all his marriage stipulations.
Motley.