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

After we presented our evidence to Viagogo, it said: "Listings suspected to be in contravention of our policy have been removed from the site."

From BBC

The lawsuit alleges that the changes to Head Start have been made in “blatant contravention” of Congress’ approval of funding for the program.

From Los Angeles Times

The appearance of people in paramilitary-style uniform was in contravention of a ruling by the commission.

From BBC