Con`tra*ven"tion (?), n. [Cf.F. contravention.]

The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.

Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay.

In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. Motley.

 

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