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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contravenes

/kɒntrəˈviːnz/ verb · British & US
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What does contravenes mean?

verb

to act in opposition to a law, rule, or decision; to go against something.

Example

"The new policy contravenes the existing regulations, and will need to be revised."

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