Contravened: meaning, definitions and examples
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contravened
[ ˌkɒntrəˈviːnd ]
legal context
To contravene means to infringe or violate a law, rule, or agreement. It signifies acting against the provisions set by legal frameworks. When someone contravenes a statute, they can face legal consequences. This term is often used in legal and formal documentation to describe actions that go against codified regulations.
Synonyms
breached, disobeyed, infringed, violated.
Examples of usage
- The company was fined for contravening environmental regulations.
- He was accused of contravening the terms of his contract.
- The actions contravened the established guidelines.
Translations
Translations of the word "contravened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 infringido
🇮🇳 उल्लंघन किया
🇩🇪 verstoßen
🇮🇩 melanggar
🇺🇦 порушено
🇵🇱 naruszony
🇯🇵 違反した
🇫🇷 enfreint
🇪🇸 contravenido
🇹🇷 ihlal edilmiş
🇰🇷 위반된
🇸🇦 تم انتهاك
🇨🇿 porušený
🇸🇰 porušený
🇨🇳 违反
🇸🇮 kršeno
🇮🇸 brotið
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 არღვია
🇦🇿 pozulmuş
🇲🇽 contravenido
Etymology
The term 'contravene' originates from the Latin word 'contravenire', which is formed from 'contra-' meaning 'against' and 'venire' meaning 'to come'. The word was adapted into Middle English from Old French in the 14th century. As legal systems developed, the term became more prevalent in legal contexts, emphasizing the importance of law adherence. The historical use of 'contravene' has been primarily recorded in legal documents and formal writings, illustrating its association with acts of disobedience and violation of laws. Over time, the usage of ‘contravene’ has expanded to encompass various regulations, contracts, and formal agreements, thus solidifying its role in both legal discourse and everyday language.