Associations to the word «Contravene»

Wiktionary

CONTRAVENE, verb. (transitive) To act contrary to an order, or fail to conform to a regulation.
CONTRAVENE, verb. (transitive) To deny the truth of something.

Dictionary definition

CONTRAVENE, verb. Go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules".
CONTRAVENE, verb. Deny the truth of.

Wise words

Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
Lao-Tzu