Contravening: meaning, definitions and examples

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contravening

 

[ ˈkɒntrəˌviːnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Contravening refers to the act of violating or opposing a law, rule, or regulation. It implies going against established guidelines that are typically put in place for safety or order.

Synonyms

breaching, defying, transgressing, violating

Examples of usage

  • The company was fined for contravening environmental regulations.
  • He was charged with contravening the terms of his parole.
  • The protest was deemed unlawful for contravening local assembly laws.

Translations

Translations of the word "contravening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contravenção

🇮🇳 उल्लंघन करना

🇩🇪 verstoßen

🇮🇩 melanggar

🇺🇦 порушення

🇵🇱 naruszenie

🇯🇵 違反する

🇫🇷 contravention

🇪🇸 infracción

🇹🇷 ihlal

🇰🇷 위반하다

🇸🇦 مخالفة

🇨🇿 porušení

🇸🇰 porušenie

🇨🇳 违法

🇸🇮 kršitev

🇮🇸 brot

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 არღვევა

🇦🇿 pozuntu

🇲🇽 infracción

Word origin

The term 'contravening' originates from the Latin word 'contravener', which means to 'come against' or 'oppose.' This Latin root is derived from the prefix 'contra-', meaning 'against,' and 'venire,' meaning 'to come.' The term has been used in legal contexts for centuries to describe actions that oppose laws or regulations. In English, 'contravene' began to be utilized during the late Middle Ages, primarily within legal texts, to address violations of statutory laws. Over time, the verb form evolved, and 'contravening' became common to describe ongoing or present violations, emphasizing the active nature of the violation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,894, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.