contravene

Example Sentences

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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

A growing number of tankers transporting Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil are using a variety of methods to conceal their identities and contravene Western sanctions.

From BBC

At the time, it was said they would reopen once a "safe environment" - which does not contravene the Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law - had been established.

From BBC

It previously said it would conduct an internal review of whether Singh contravened their rules.

From BBC

The government in Somalia's capital city, Mogadishu, has repeatedly said that any recognition of Somaliland's independence would contravene Somalia's sovereignty.

From BBC