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contravention

noun/ˌkɒntrəˈvenʃn/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

An act that breaches a law, rule, or agreement.

Paying dividends while insolvent was a clear contravention of the companies act.

Similar: breach, violation, infringement

Topic: Corporate governance in Business English

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