To act against or avoid a law.
The word contravene starts with the letter c.
To break the speed limit is to contravene the law which limit speeds on the highway .
Contravene means to 'go against'. So, 'he contravened a law' would mean he went against (or broke) a law.
Contravene, counteract, oppose.
To break a law. To be in conflict with the rules or regulations of some authoritative body.
The boy contravened the orders of his mother.
you could use disobey..... or Contravene .... flout
Absolutely !... That would contravene health & safety laws.
Becaus all laws must not contravene the constitution.
He contravened the conditions of his parole; therefore, he must return to prison.
defy, ignore, disregard, flout, violate, contravene, overstep, transgress
Contra is the prefix for the meaning against. An example is contradict.