contravention

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Wealden District Council, the local authority, previously passed a motion formally opposing it and said it had served a planning contravention notice against the Home Office.

From BBC

Wealden District Council, the local authority, passed a motion formally opposing the government proposal on Wednesday and said it had served a planning contravention notice against the Home Office.

From BBC

In a speech to Jewish conservatives last November, he referred to Israel-held territories in the West Bank as "disputed" not "occupied" in contravention of official U.S. policy.

From Reuters

The class action alleges breach of contract and contraventions of Australian consumer law.

From Reuters

But the comments failed to address the steep rise in executions under the crown prince, MBS, or the way the death penalty is being used, in contravention of international norms.

From BBC