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The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.

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  1. n. The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation.
  2. n. coming into conflict with
  3. The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation. Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay. In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. Motley.
  4. The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction;transgression; violation.Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay.In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. Motley.
  5. n:100 n coming into conflict with