Definition of «contravention»

Contravention refers to an act or behavior that goes against a rule, law, standard, or expectation. It is essentially a violation of something that has been set in place, and can result in consequences such as fines, penalties, or legal action. The term contravention is often used in the context of legal matters, where it refers to an act of disobedience towards a court order or ruling.

Phrases with «contravention»

Sentences with «contravention»

«A non-citizen found guilty of contravention of section 24 shall be deemed to be a prohibited immigrant and liable to deportation under the Aliens Act, 1963 (Act 160)». (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
«A declaration that the Minister of Defence acted in contravention of articles 58 (1), 75 and 93 (2) of the 1992 Constitution when he laid or caused to be laid before Parliament an unexecutive draft of the supposed defence cooperation agreement for ratification under Article 75 of the 1992 Constitution.» (ghnewsupdate.com)
The Competition Act provides for an administrative penalty of up to 10 % of SA Airlink's annual turnover for contravention of Section 8. (africanantitrust.com)
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