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a clandestine weapons program that was a contravention of the international arms agreement
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This exceptional prohibition is in contravention to U.S. sanctions policy and contrary to national interests.
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Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
During peace talks presided over by three U.S. administrations, Israelis and Palestinians argued about which of the settlements—all of which were built in contravention of international law—would stay and which would go.
—Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024
In a contravention of international law, Israel subjects Palestinians living under its rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to what is in effect martial law.
—Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
This would be unacceptable and stand in direct contravention to our system of law and government.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
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Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
During peace talks presided over by three U.S. administrations, Israelis and Palestinians argued about which of the settlements—all of which were built in contravention of international law—would stay and which would go.
—Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024
In a contravention of international law, Israel subjects Palestinians living under its rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to what is in effect martial law.
—Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
This would be unacceptable and stand in direct contravention to our system of law and government.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
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“Contravention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contravention. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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