contravene
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈviːn/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈviːn/
1.
contravenir, violar, infringir
violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
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The company's actions contravene environmental regulations.
As ações da empresa contravêm as regulamentações ambientais.
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His statement appears to contravene the official policy.
Sua declaração parece contrariar a política oficial.
2.
contrariar, ir contra
go against (a tradition, rule, or code of conduct)
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His actions contravened the spirit of the agreement.
Suas ações contrariavam o espírito do acordo.
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Such behavior would contravene our ethical guidelines.
Tal comportamento contrariaria nossas diretrizes éticas.