noun
- a person who violates or breaks a law, rule, or agreement
Usage: formal or legal context
Examples
- The contravener of the traffic ordinance was fined $250.
- Any contravener of the contract terms will face legal consequences.
- The company was identified as a contravener of environmental regulations.
- Contraveners of the building code must correct violations within 30 days.
- The court ruled against the contravener in the property dispute.