v. t.
So plain a proposition . . . was not likely to be contravened. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Laws that place the subjects in such a state contravene the first principles of the compact of authority. Johnson.
n. One who contravenes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. contravention. ] The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation. [ 1913 Webster ]
Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]