con·tra·ven·tion / ˌkäntrəˈvenchən/ • n. an action that violates a law, treaty, or other ruling. young persons who commit offenses bear responsibility for their contraventions.

CONTRAVENTION

A term of French law meaning an act violative of a law, a treaty, or an agreement made between parties; a breach of law punishable by a fine of fifteen francs or less and by an imprisonment of three days or less. In the U.S. legal system, a breach or violation of the provisions of a contract, statute, or treaty.