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2. To violate; to nullify; to be
inconsistent with; as, to contravene a law.

Laws that place the subjects in such a state
contravene the first principles of the compact of
authority.

Johnson.

Syn. -- To contradict; set aside; nullify; defeat;
cross; obstruct; baffle; thwart.

Con`tra*ven"er (?), n. One who
contravenes.

Con`tra*ven"tion (?), n. [Cf. F.
contravention.] 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.

Con`tra*ver"sion (?), n. A
turning to the opposite side; antistrophe.
Congreve.

Con`tra*yer"va (?), n. [Sp.
contrayerba, literally, a counter herb, hence, an antidote
for poison, fr. l. contra + herba herb.] (Bot.)
A species of Dorstenia (D. Contrayerva), a
South American plant, the aromatic root of which is sometimes
used in medicine as a gentle stimulant and tonic.


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