contravening

Definitions

Acting in opposition to or violating a law, treaty, or rule.

Going against or contradicting a statement or action.

Examples

The company was fined for contravening safety regulations at the construction site.

By contravening the terms of the contract, the vendor risked losing their license.

Synonyms

violating breaching infringing transgressing defying flouting infracting

Antonyms

complying obeying observing adhering conforming upholding following