contravention
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of contravention
1570–80; contravene + -tion; compare Middle French contrevention
Example Sentences
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"The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company's policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export control laws and regulations," the firm said.
From BBC
“The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company’s policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export-control laws and regulations,” Super Micro said in a statement.
From MarketWatch
“The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company’s policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export-control laws and regulations,” Super Micro said in a statement.
From MarketWatch
Griffin acknowledged withholding information from a Chicago-based attorney who was assisting Girardi’s firm with the case, in contravention of Durkin’s order and despite the clients’ repeated inquiries and demands for the money.
From Los Angeles Times
The registration number he entered into the machine did not match the registration number captured by the cameras, so he was sent a PCN asking him to pay £100 for a "contravention".
From BBC
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