contravention
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of contravention
1570–80; contravene + -tion; compare Middle French contrevention
Example Sentences
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The women are being prosecuted under the Contravention of Merchandise Marks Act, which prevents companies benefiting from an event without paying for advertising.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2010
It used to be the Constitution," returned the Hatter, "but now it's the Contravention.
From Alice in Blunderland An Iridescent Dream by Levering, Albert
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