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

Malaysia's communications ministry said it took an "unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule or contravene Malaysian laws".

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

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

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Here they were of course, but how was it possible to contravene the orders of Jan?

From The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness