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contravention [Brit kɒntrəˈvɛnʃ(ə)n, Am ˌkɑntrəˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n] N form

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contravention

infraction f (of à)

in contravention of rule, law

en violation de

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contravention [ˌkɒntrəˈvenʃən, Am ˌkɑ:n-] N

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contravention

to act in contravention of the regulations

être en infraction avec le règlement

to act in contravention of the regulations

être en infraction avec le règlement

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Thus, the eligibility so fixed require very strict compliance and any appointment made in contravention thereof must be held to be void, the bench said. en.wikipedia.org

They are seen as settlers illegally brought to the island in contravention of international law. en.wikipedia.org

Official control in contravention of this guarantee should not be tolerated. en.wikipedia.org

Maximum penalties for contravention of the act for any offence can be up to a $10,000 fine and imprisonment in the case of a private person. en.wikipedia.org

Using these powers in contravention of tradition would generally provoke a constitutional crisis. en.wikipedia.org

The mills were to be registered by the clerk of the peace, and justices had power to inflict fines of from 2 to for contraventions. en.wikipedia.org

The sale of beef obtained in contravention of the above provisions is prohibited. en.wikipedia.org

It urged all states, particularly those in the region, to refrain from actions in contravention to the arms embargo. en.wikipedia.org

The charter did not specify either a penalty for contravention of this clause nor any means of its enforcement against the company. en.wikipedia.org

The penalties for contravention of s. 85, range from a term of imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding 20,000 or both. en.wikipedia.org

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