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The executive order also seemed to contravene an 1898 Supreme Court decision that confirmed that U.S.-born children of immigrant parents are entitled to American citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

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

"I don't have any concern that the president having dinner with someone is going to contravene the security of the United States," responded Mr Rubio, who said he was unaware of the dinner.

From BBC ● May 22, 2025

“That is a dangerous doctrine, my dear child, especially for a woman to entertain; because custom rules us with an iron rod, and flays us alive if we contravene her decrees.”

From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Augusta J. Evans Wilson

The UN says the system contravenes the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025

The judges said the policy contravenes three other laws passed by Parliament during the last 30 years.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2023

"It contravenes Indonesia’s international obligations in relation to respect and protection for freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression," he said.

From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2023

Justice is always served when a court does not allow a defendant to manipulate a federal statute to their advantage in a way that contravenes its purpose.

From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2023

The doctor who simply treats the patient without concerning himself about the possible victims, contravenes his duties.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Auguste Forel

The family argued that their rights, which requires the State providing education to "respect the right of parents to ensure such education is in conformity with their own religious and philosophical convictions", had been contravened.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025

Manchester United wanted to sign Todibo earlier this summer but were blocked from doing so by Uefa because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement with Nice as it contravened their associated party transaction rules.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024

Detractors said the plan contravened Kenya’s constitution because it would place officers in unnecessary danger and was carried out without broader public dialogue or the direct authorization of the government agencies tasked with national security.

From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

However, a 2022 report from the UN determined that the case contravened international law and that Mr Pether and Mr Khalid had been subjected to "abusive and coercive" interrogations.

From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2024

But if we are to deal with the Cosmos we must first understand it, even if our hopes for some unearned preferential status are, in the process, contravened.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

The ship is currently being held by UK officials off the coast of Weymouth and its captain has been charged with contravening sanctions.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

British prosecutors on Monday charged Ajay Pant, the Indian captain of the Smyrtos, with contravening UK sanctions imposed on Russia following its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

Article 84 states a team contravening articles 82 and 83 will be removed from the competition.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

The individual accused China of holding Turganbay without cause and of buying-up Kazakh land, contravening a law against the sale of agricultural areas to foreign citizens.

From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025

The International Confederation of Wizards has had to fine certain nations repeatedly for contravening Clause 73.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling