contravening

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A form of contravene — To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of contravene
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APA

contravening. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contravening

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“contravening.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contravening. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “contravening,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contravening.

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