contravene
verb (used with object)
to come or be in conflict with; go or act against; deny or oppose.
have contravened
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present perfectof contravene.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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This was served at Alonso's first pit stop, but the two-time champion was then given a 10-second penalty because Aston Martin were judged to have contravened the rules by working on his car.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2024
There are concerns that the meeting may have contravened competition rules.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2021
Standard Chartered is currently facing fines for past activities alleged to have contravened the former sanctions.
From The Guardian ● May 12, 2016
A U.S. spokesman said China was not invited to the meeting because doing so would have contravened a law prohibiting military-to-military exchanges with China at such events.
From Reuters ● May 20, 2015
The great majority of forty voices Hath found that you have contravened the law Last year enacted, and have now incurred Its penalty.
From Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller
