contravention means the act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement). Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.
contravention is pronounced /ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/.
noun
- The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).“Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.”