The phrase "contravention to" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used when something is done in violation of or contrary to a rule, law, or agreement. For example: "The new law is a direct contravention to our free speech rights."
This is in clear contravention to what the Syrian government has already agreed".
Aid for the dam was linked to unrelated defence orders, in contravention to British policy.
She added that the decision was "in direct contravention to longstanding Arkansas law".
"People have been detained for over three years in contravention to the laws of Papua New Guinea in abusive conditions.
The decision is "in direct contravention" to the government's northern powerhouse rhetoric, he said, and had been made without the consultation of local MPs.
After shouting at Brooke for some coffee — "in contravention to every one of my instructions and orders, we'll let you back in on a provisional basis" — McCain then earnestly thanked the reporters for joining him.
"We considered these contraventions to be so serious we imposed the maximum penalty under the previous legislation.
Last month, Denham explained the decision to impose the maximum penalty on Facebook by saying: "We considered these contraventions to be so serious we imposed the maximum penalty under the previous legislation.
The council served about 50 planning contravention notices to caravans parked illegally on both the Oak Lane site and the track leading to Dale Farm in March.
Contravention came to mean any act committed without criminal intent but forbidden by law.
If the rest of the law is approved, customers of prostitutes will face a fine of €1,500 for a first "contravention", rising to €3,750 for subsequent offences, which will be considered crimes.
