WorldAugust 11, 2026

contravened

KON-truh-veend

Definition

To violate or act in opposition to a law, treaty, or formal agreement.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'contra' (against) and 'venire' (to come), the word entered English via Old French to describe actions that 'come against' or go against established rules.

In the news

The article discusses whether international diplomatic shifts regarding Golan Heights have contravened established UN resolutions. It highlights the tension between sovereign recognition and international legal mandates.

What does Colombia’s Golan Heights recognition mean for the occupied Syrian territory?

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