contravene

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While strictly speaking the events seem to contravene restrictions imposed on mass gatherings, they have been tolerated by the authorities.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

That leads into Colorado’s second justification—that conversion therapy does indeed contravene the standard of care by subjecting minors to “discredited” quackery far more likely to harm than help.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2025

The UN has said the boxes "contravene the right of the child to be known and cared for by his or her parents".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024

Corporations that contravene that face a fine of up to 495,660 dollars in Victoria.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

D'Indy is admired and respected, whereas Brahms has won the love of those who know him; and the truth in the saying, "Securus judicat orbis terrarum" is surely difficult to contravene.

From Music: An Art and a Language by Spalding, Walter Raymond