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Contravening meaning

present participle and gerund of contravene

Using Contravening

  • The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of contravene
  • In the example corpus, contravening often appears in combinations such as: contravening the, for contravening, of contravening.

Context around Contravening

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 10 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 3 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Contravening

  • In this selection, "contravening" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, blatant, person, once, section, sections and fire stand out and add context to how "contravening" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a blatant contravening of the and agencies for contravening the laws. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "contravening" sits close to words such as aayog, aghast and agitate, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with contravening

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

What is the penalty for contravening fire bans? (8 words)

Punishment for contravening this draconian Decree was imprisonment without option of fine. (12 words)

Are the police not contravening the Witchcraft Act themselves by professing knowledge of witchcraft? (14 words)

As the owner of the fertilizer was a sanctioned Russian company, and therefore not permitted to sell its goods in Estonia, the authorities had to find a way to move it from Muuga Harbor, without contravening EU law. (38 words)

In September 2019, Darouze became the city's first-ever elected official to be found guilty of contravening the councillor code of conduct by the integrity commissioner since that office was created in 2012. (34 words)

Commissioner Chuma-Udeh warned that henceforth, proprietors of such illegal schools would be handed over to law enforcement agencies for contravening the laws of the State that declared their operations criminal. (31 words)

What is the penalty for contravening fire bans? (8 words)

Are the police not contravening the Witchcraft Act themselves by professing knowledge of witchcraft? (14 words)

Why did you feel the need to orchestrate such a blatant contravening of the rules of cricket? (17 words)

Example sentences (20)

As the owner of the fertilizer was a sanctioned Russian company, and therefore not permitted to sell its goods in Estonia, the authorities had to find a way to move it from Muuga Harbor, without contravening EU law.

He will also face a charge of contravening a family violence order and one count of aggravated common assault (family violence).

Mosiane and Bontes also blame MEC Nono Maloyi, who is also provincial ANC chair, of contravening Section 54.

Padina Dzumbira appeared in court facing charges of contravening sections of the law governing tollgates.

What is the penalty for contravening fire bans?

Are the police not contravening the Witchcraft Act themselves by professing knowledge of witchcraft?

Commissioner Chuma-Udeh warned that henceforth, proprietors of such illegal schools would be handed over to law enforcement agencies for contravening the laws of the State that declared their operations criminal.

Following an independent investigation into Reddy and Khanyile’s remarks, the asked the Electoral Court that the politicians be fined R200 000 each for contravening certain sections of the Electoral Act.

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Ms Slack-Smith convicted the man of contravening the apprehended violence order and sentenced him to a Community Correction Order for two years, with supervision, as well as fining him $500.

The man is yet to enter pleas to charges of aggravated stalking, using a carriage service to harass and contravening a family violence order.

Why did you feel the need to orchestrate such a blatant contravening of the rules of cricket?

Any person contravening prohibitory orders shall be punishable under Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the IPC, the order said.

Dr Catherine Calderwood resigned as Scotland's chief medical officer after admitting she had visited her holiday home more than once, contravening official lockdown rules her department had formulated.

Everton say they are appalled by a player widely reported to be Moise Kean hosting a house party contravening British Government social distancing guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Heeding it gives the director general cover to take action that might be unpopular with governments; contravening them risks being seen as a political move.

In September 2019, Darouze became the city's first-ever elected official to be found guilty of contravening the councillor code of conduct by the integrity commissioner since that office was created in 2012.

On Monday one of the 2016 “Fees Must Fall” activists Mcebo Dlamini was found guilty of public violence and contravening South Africa’s immigration laws.

On Tuesday, Mr. Noor pleaded guilty to contravening Malaysia’s strict lockdown measures, which have resulted in the arrests of around 15,000 people, according to Human Rights Watch.

Punishment for contravening this draconian Decree was imprisonment without option of fine.

The 11 nurses had been arrested on 6 July 2020 and charged with contravening some national lockdown regulations during a protest over poor salaries and working conditions.

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Common combinations with contravening

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "contravening" in a sentence?
An example: "As the owner of the fertilizer was a sanctioned Russian company, and therefore not permitted to sell its goods in Estonia, the authorities had to find a way to move it from Muuga Harbor, without contravening EU law." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "contravening" from authentic English texts.
What does "contravening" mean?
Contravening means: present participle and gerund of contravene
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