contravention
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈven.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈven.ʃən/
1.
违反, 违背, 抵触
an action that violates a law, treaty, or code of conduct
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The company was fined for its contravention of environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环境法规而被罚款。
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His actions were a clear contravention of the agreement.
他的行为明显违反了协议。