1. 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.