Where does “contravene” come from?
Contravene comes from Middle French contravenir, from Latin contravenio (to act against), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- meaning to come or go.
contravene (English): To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform...
Definitions
- To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform...
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