contravention
/ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).
Etymology / origin
From Middle French contravention.
- contravention(frm)→
- *gʷem-(ine-pro)→
- contravention (English)
- Relations: root, uder
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