contravention
noun
- non-criminal offense
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntɹəˈvɛntʃən/
noun
Etymology: From Middle French contravention.
- The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).
“Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.”
“[…]and the Royal Navy's officers, sometimes in direct contravention of their orders, decided that they would board and capture any slaver they came across, regardless of whatever flag they flew[…]”