contravene
🇺🇸
/ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn/
🇬🇧
/ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/
verb
R
to go against a law or rule
Using a phone while driving not only puts you at risk but also contravenes traffic laws.
translation
to go against a law or rule
Word Forms
3rd Present
contravenes
Past
contravened
Perfect
contravened
Progressive
contravening