The phrase "clear contravention" means a clear violation or breaking of a rule or law. It indicates that something has been done or is happening in a way that is against the established rules or laws, and it is evident or obvious. Full definition
The Network is also urging the court to declare the «decision to single source the sale of the contaminated fuel products to the 4th Defendant [Movepiina] by the 2nd Defendant [BOST] acting through the 3rd Defendant [BOST MD] is in clear contravention of Section 35 and 40 (1) of Public Procurement Act, 2003, (Act 663) as amended by the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914).» (citifmonline.com)
Teachers from minority ethnic backgrounds were more likely to have been denied progression than other teachers, and over half of women teachers absent on maternity leave during the year who were eligible for progression had been turned down, showing that many decisions are in clear contravention of equalities law. (teachers.org.uk)
The government's actions are in clear contravention with international standards that recognize the crucial importance of lawyers in the administration of justice. (jurist.org)