contravention

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The women are being prosecuted under the Contravention of Merchandise Marks Act, which prevents companies benefiting from an event without paying for advertising.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 17, 2010

It used to be the Constitution," returned the Hatter, "but now it's the Contravention.

From Alice in Blunderland An Iridescent Dream by Levering, Albert