Contravene – to break a law or rule
(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.
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