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contravened

  • past participle
    of contravene.
    contravene
    verb (used with object)
    to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose.
  • past tense form
    of contravene.
    contravene
    verb (used with object)
    to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose.

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The UN and its partners said the system contravened the fundamental humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, and that channelling desperate people into militarised zones was inherently unsafe.

From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025

The boss of World Rugby has rejected Australia coach Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision at the end of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions contravened the sport's player welfare drive.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025

Manchester United wanted to sign Todibo earlier this summer but were blocked from doing so by Uefa because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement with Nice as it contravened their associated party transaction rules.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024

Detractors said the plan contravened Kenya’s constitution because it would place officers in unnecessary danger and was carried out without broader public dialogue or the direct authorization of the government agencies tasked with national security.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

But if we are to deal with the Cosmos we must first understand it, even if our hopes for some unearned preferential status are, in the process, contravened.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan