How to Use "contravene" with Example Sentences

1. The bylaws of the confucius institutes stipulate that " they shall not contravene concerning the laws and regulations of china . "

2. The un security council will meet later on friday in new york to discuss the controversial move which the us , japan and south korea warned would contravene un resolutions .

3. So far , his team has found about 500-housing more than 1000 , mainly east european migrants-that contravene safety or planning rules .

4. An outcry from the us 's trading partners saw the bill amended at the last minute as the white house urged that the bill not contravene existing us trade agreements .

5. There is no shortage of proposals to help the greeks , including assistance from other emu governments a move that would contravene the " no bail-out " rule enshrined in the treaty setting up emu .