contravene

Example Sentences

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Belgium is currently opposing the idea of diverting these assets to Ukraine, as it fears contravening international law and being made to foot the bill should Moscow mount a legal challenge.

From BBC

The UN and its partners said the system contravened the fundamental humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, and that channelling desperate people into militarised zones was inherently unsafe.

From BBC

The event in Kuala Lumpur was cancelled the next day after a directive from Malaysia's communications ministry as part of its "unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule or contravene Malaysian laws".

From BBC

The suspension came after YouTube removed a recording of a council meeting from the city’s channel, for contravening platform community guidelines around COVID-19 misinformation.

From Seattle Times

The decision was made after an "immediate cancellation directive" from Malaysia's Ministry of Communications and Digital as part of its "unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule or contravene Malaysian laws", a statement said.

From BBC