as in violates
to fail to keep
the unauthorized reproduction of the image contravenes copyright laws
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Recent Examples of contravenes
There seemed to be an element of sadomasochistic play in their relationship, of withholding and succumbing, that contravenes the popular sense of an unremitting dominant-submissive dynamic.
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Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
If my office is later notified that the city has adopted or implemented a policy, whether written or unwritten, that contravenes the statute, the city will again become ineligible for discretionary State funds.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
If my office is later notified that the city has adopted or implemented a policy, whether written or unwritten, that contravenes the statute, the city will again become ineligible for discretionary State funds.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contravenes
violates
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Several lawsuits have been filed in state courts arguing that the mid-decade redistricting violates the Missouri constitution.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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If Butler violates any terms, the court could enforce his full 78-year sentence.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Contravenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contravenes. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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