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Recent Examples of contravention This exceptional prohibition is in contravention to U.S. sanctions policy and contrary to national interests. Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024 During peace talks presided over by three U.S. administrations, Israelis and Palestinians argued about which of the settlements—all of which were built in contravention of international law—would stay and which would go. Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024 In a contravention of international law, Israel subjects Palestinians living under its rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to what is in effect martial law. Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024 This would be unacceptable and stand in direct contravention to our system of law and government. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for contravention
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Noun
  • The complaint at the crux of Lopez v. Apple is a violation of privacy.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball that concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.
    Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Creating conventions of use, like passing on the right, limited individual freedom just enough to avoid infringement on the free movement of other drivers.
    Katy Knight, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • In May, HomeVestors filed suit against Carrier for trademark infringement and for not indemnifying it against these lawsuits.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025

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“Contravention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contravention. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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