Definition of Contravene

to act against a rule or law

Examples of Contravene in a sentence

Because your actions contravene school policy, you're being suspended for ten days.  

The devout girl refused to contravene her religious beliefs by having sex outside of marriage.  

While the act doesn’t contravene any national or state laws, it does go against my moral principles.  

The inmate’s stash of handmade weapons shows his willingness to contravene prison rules.  

Jane will contravene her punishment by sneaking out of the house.  

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