contravention
noun
[ kɒntrəˈvɛnʃ(ə)n ]
• an action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling.
• "the publishing of misleading advertisements was a contravention of the Act"
Similar:
breach,
violation,
infringement,
non-observance,
breaking,
transgression,
neglect,
dereliction,
failure to observe,
non-compliance with,
departure from,
infraction,
delict,
Origin:
mid 16th century: via French from medieval Latin contraventio(n- ), from late Latin contravenire (see contravene).
