'Contravention' definitions:

Definition of 'contravention'

From: WordNet
noun
Coming into conflict with [syn: dispute, contravention]

Definition of 'Contravention'

From: GCIDE
  • Contravention \Con`tra*ven"tion\, 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]