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verb
Go against, as of rules and laws.
synonyms: conflict, contravene, infringe.
is a specific kind of: breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate.
derivation: infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation | infringement, violation | contravention, dispute | conflict.
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