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contravention

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13 lettersPronunciation /ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/Part of speech nounSorted aceinnnoorttvStarts with CEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. coming into conflict with

Word origin

From Middle French contravention.

Used in a sentence

  • Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.
  • […]and the Royal Navy's officers, sometimes in direct contravention of their orders, decided that they would board and capture any slaver they came across, regardless of whatever flag they flew[…]

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