contravene
pronunciation
How to pronounce contravene in British English:
UK [ˌkɒntrəˈviːn]
How to pronounce contravene in American English:
US [ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn]
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- Verb:
- go against, as of rules and laws
- deny the truth of
Word Origin
- contravene (v.)
- 1560s, from Middle French contravenir "to transgress, decline, depart," from Late Latin contravenire "to come against," in Medieval Latin "to transgress," from Latin contra "against" (see contra) + venire "to come" (see venue). Related: Contravened; contravening.
Example
- 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 .