contravention

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Wealden District Council, the local authority, previously passed a motion formally opposing it and said it had served a planning contravention notice against the Home Office.

From BBC

Wealden District Council, the local authority, passed a motion formally opposing the government proposal on Wednesday and said it had served a planning contravention notice against the Home Office.

From BBC

“This type of behavior is unethical and in complete contravention to the Maritime Labor Convention,” Mr. Drake said.

From New York Times

"The main concern will obviously be China's continued destabilising actions in the South China Sea that are in contravention with international law," said the senior State Department official.

From BBC

The penalty was imposed because Alonso's car had been touched by the rear jack before the full time duration had elapsed, in contravention of F1 rules.

From BBC