contravention
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“The conduct by these individuals alleged in the indictment is a contravention of the company’s policies and compliance controls, including efforts to circumvent applicable export-control laws and regulations,” Super Micro said in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
Griffin acknowledged withholding information from a Chicago-based attorney who was assisting Girardi’s firm with the case, in contravention of Durkin’s order and despite the clients’ repeated inquiries and demands for the money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
And at least one time, the government deported a noncitizen in direct contravention of a court order forbidding that deportation.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2026
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 ● Nov. 23, 2025
But it would be a direct contravention of the law, and would entitle the company to refuse——" "My dear sir," Sterne interrupted, sharply, "there are many roads into the land of oblivion.
From A Gamble with Life by Silas K. (Silas Kitto) Hocking
