Contravene – to break a law or rule

PRONOUNCE CONTRAVENE

(Pronounced con-tra-veen)

REMEMBER MEANING OF CONTRAVENE

Contravene means to break a law or rule.

To remember the definition of the word contravene, use the following mnemonic:

She tried to control a ravine (contravene) of water but it broke her.

Example of contravene in a sentence

Because his actions contravene school policy, he is being suspended for a week.

Some parts of the bill may contravene state law.

Selling untreated dairy products may contravene public health regulations.