'Contravention' definitions:
Definition of 'contravention'
(from WordNet)
noun
Coming into conflict with [syn: dispute, contravention]
Definition of 'Contravention'
From: GCIDE
- Contravention \Con`tra*ven"tion\, n. [Cf. F. contravention.] The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation. [1913 Webster]
- Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
- In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. --Motley. [1913 Webster]