Contravention
Pronunciation : Con`tra*ven"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf.F. contravention.]
Definition : Defn: The act of contravening; opposition; obstruction; transgression; violation. Warrants in contravention of the acts of Parliament. Macaulay. In contravention of all his marriage stipulations. Motley.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913