contravene

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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

Although this year's event has been reflecting Ukrainian culture, it was felt that an address from President Zelensky would contravene the spirit of the event.

From BBC

The water company pleaded guilty to one offence of illegal discharge, contravening environmental permit conditions, and a second count of breaching environmental permit conditions for storm discharge permissions.

From BBC

Investigators did find, however, that Almagro “violated the rules and regulations concerning provisions for common sense and good judgment” and contravened some “additional ethical responsibilities.”

From Reuters