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Discover Ludwig'in contravention' is a perfectly acceptable phrase that can be used in written English.
It is used to describe a situation in which someone has disobeyed a rule which is in place. For example, "He was charged with driving in contravention of the speed limit."
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Collective punishments were imposed in contravention of international law.
"It was in contravention of every known city regulation".
Other leaders also gave speeches in contravention of the ban.
Infringement can therefore arise from two distinct sources: (i) a copy made in contravention of the C.A. or (ii) a copy dealt with in contravention of that Act.
Infringement arises from two distinct sources: a copy made in contravention of the Copyright Act or a copy dealt with in contravention of the Act.
Aid for the dam was linked to unrelated defence orders, in contravention to British policy.
The alleged contract sued on is void as' being in contravention of public policy.
Israel does not recognise its neighbour and currently occupies the territory in contravention of international law.
'are made in contravention of the Act, or any rulings, orders or regulations promulgated thereunder.
The court heard such an order was illegal and was in contravention of the Geneva Convention.
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President Trump's inexplicable moves in contravention of advice and of the United States' national security interests usually involve Russia.
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