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Contravene

usgb/ˌkɑːntrəˈviːn/Volume
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Use 'contravene' in legal or formal settings when talking about breaking rules or laws. SlideDistributing unlicensed copies of software will contravene intellectual property laws.
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'Contravene' implies a serious violation and may suggest consequences for the act. SlideBy ignoring the cease and desist letter, the company continued to contravene the trademark.
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Commonly used in business contexts to refer to companies breaking industry rules. SlideThe advert was pulled off air because it contravened advertising standards.
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