'Contravening' definitions:

Definition of 'Contravening'

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  • Contravene \Con`tra*vene"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Contravened; p. pr. & vb. n. Contravening.] [LL. contravenire; L. contra + venire to come: cf. F. contrevenir. See Come.]
  • 1. To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat. [1913 Webster]
  • So plain a proposition . . . was not likely to be contravened. --Southey. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To violate; to nullify; to be inconsistent with; as, to contravene a law. [1913 Webster]
  • Laws that place the subjects in such a state contravene the first principles of the compact of authority. --Johnson.
  • Syn: To contradict; set aside; nullify; defeat; cross; obstruct; baffle; thwart. [1913 Webster]

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