contravene
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈviːn/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈviːn/
1.
contrevenir à, violer, enfreindre
violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
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The company's actions contravene environmental regulations.
Les actions de l'entreprise contreviennent aux réglementations environnementales.
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His statement appears to contravene the official policy.
Sa déclaration semble contrevenir à la politique officielle.
2.
aller à l'encontre de, enfreindre
go against (a tradition, rule, or code of conduct)
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His actions contravened the spirit of the agreement.
Ses actions allaient à l'encontre de l'esprit de l'accord.
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Such behavior would contravene our ethical guidelines.
Un tel comportement contrevient à nos directives éthiques.