법률, 조약, 규칙 등을 어기거나 위반하는 행위.
An action that violates or goes against a law, treaty, rule, or formal agreement.
예문:
"The company was fined for a serious contravention of environmental safety standards."
"Any contravention of the ceasefire agreement will result in immediate military retaliation."
"The judge ruled that the search was conducted in contravention of the defendant's rights."
특정 진술, 원칙 또는 주장에 반대하거나 모순되는 행위.
The act of opposing or contradicting a particular statement, principle, or argument.
예문:
"His recent actions stand in direct contravention to the values he claims to support."
"The new evidence provided a clear contravention of the prosecutor's original theory."
특히 일부 유럽 법체계에서 다루는 가벼운 법규 위반이나 경범죄.
A minor legal offense or misdemeanor, particularly in certain European legal systems.
예문:
"In this jurisdiction, a parking ticket is classified as a simple contravention."
"The magistrate dealt with several minor contraventions regarding local noise ordinances."