as in violates
to fail to keep
the unauthorized reproduction of the image contravenes copyright laws
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Recent Examples of contravenes
His edict contravenes the language of the Constitution, the high court’s own rulings, legislation passed by Congress, and the consistent practice of previous Presidents.
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Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Ukraine's skeleton racer and flag bearer Vladyslav Heraskevych was seen wearing his helmet honoring athletes from his country who were killed during the war with Russia in training this afternoon, despite the IOC saying earlier that the helmet contravenes the Olympic Charter guidelines.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
There seemed to be an element of sadomasochistic play in their relationship, of withholding and succumbing, that contravenes the popular sense of an unremitting dominant-submissive dynamic.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
If my office is later notified that the city has adopted or implemented a policy, whether written or unwritten, that contravenes the statute, the city will again become ineligible for discretionary State funds.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Ukraine's skeleton racer and flag bearer Vladyslav Heraskevych was seen wearing his helmet honoring athletes from his country who were killed during the war with Russia in training this afternoon, despite the IOC saying earlier that the helmet contravenes the Olympic Charter guidelines.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
There seemed to be an element of sadomasochistic play in their relationship, of withholding and succumbing, that contravenes the popular sense of an unremitting dominant-submissive dynamic.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
If my office is later notified that the city has adopted or implemented a policy, whether written or unwritten, that contravenes the statute, the city will again become ineligible for discretionary State funds.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contravenes
violates
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The Supreme Court said Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates the free speech rights of a Christian counselor.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Israeli rights groups and international organizations say the law violates international law and discriminates against Palestinians through unequal application across courts.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Contravenes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contravenes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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