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单词 contraventions
释义

contravention

noun

con·​tra·​ven·​tion ˌkän-trə-ˈven(t)-shən How to pronounce contravention (audio)
: the act of contravening : violation

Synonyms

  • breach
  • infraction
  • infringement
  • transgression
  • trespass
  • violation
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

a clandestine weapons program that was a contravention of the international arms agreement
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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin contravenire

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

contraventions

noun

plural of contravention
as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation a clandestine weapons program that was a contravention of the international arms agreement

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • infringements
  • violations
  • offences
  • infractions
  • breaches
  • transgressions
  • trespasses
  • offenses
  • misdemeanors
  • delinquencies
  • sins
  • wrongs
  • misconducts
  • disregards
  • intrusions
  • derelictions
  • encroachments
  • misfeasances
  • misprisions
  • invasions
  • neglects
  • nonobservances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • observances
  • noninfringements
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