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Contravene is a verb that refers to the act of going against or violating a rule, law, or principle. When someone contravenes something, they intentionally or unintentionally act in opposition to it, resulting in a breach or infringement.
Contravene often implies a deliberate and conscious violation of established norms or regulations. It suggests an intentional refusal to comply with a particular requirement or prohibition, and therefore often carries a sense of defiance or rebellion.
This term is commonly used in legal contexts to describe actions that run counter to laws, statutes, or regulations. For instance, if someone contravenes traffic laws by speeding or refusing to follow road signs, they are knowingly breaking the rules.
In addition to legal usage, contravene can also describe actions that oppose ethical or moral guidelines. The term might be employed when someone goes against social norms, ethical principles, or established codes of conduct.
Contravene can also be used figuratively to describe ideas, thoughts, or concepts that contradict or conflict with one another. It highlights a clash or conflict between two opposing perspectives, as if they contravene each other.
In summary, contravene refers to the intentional or unintentional violation or opposition of rules, laws, principles, or established norms, whether legal, ethical, or conceptual. It embodies the act of going against something, providing a comprehensive term to describe acts or situations of non-compliance or disagreement.
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To obstruct in operation; to oppose; to defeat; to do anything in opposition to the provisions of a law.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "contravene" is derived from Latin roots. It comes from the combination of two Latin words: "contra", meaning "against", and "venire", meaning "to come". The Latin word "contravenire" means "to come against" or "to go against", and it eventually evolved into "contravene" in English. The word has retained its basic meaning of opposing, contradicting, or acting against something.
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