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contravention

[kon-truh-ven-shuhn] / ˌkɒn trəˈvɛn ʃən /


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“The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company’s policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export-control laws and regulations,” Super Micro said in a statement.

From MarketWatch Mar. 19, 2026

Griffin acknowledged withholding information from a Chicago-based attorney who was assisting Girardi’s firm with the case, in contravention of Durkin’s order and despite the clients’ repeated inquiries and demands for the money.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

And at least one time, the government deported a noncitizen in direct contravention of a court order forbidding that deportation.

From Slate Feb. 19, 2026

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 Nov. 23, 2025

Beeswax was fined £100 for selling wooden dolls and toothpicks in contravention of the 951st clause of the Amalgamated Wooden Dolls and Toothpick Makers' Union log.

From The Awful Australian by Valerie Desmond




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