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

It is expected that the Australian suspect will appear in court at a later date for offences in contravention of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act 1999.

From BBC

The regulator warned repeated contraventions of the relevant part of its code could lead to a sanction.

From BBC

In contravention of their oath, the men make advances on the sly and the wary women prank them to test their mettle.

From New York Times