Meanings of contravene the law in anglès

Can the judges contravene the law?

He added that the Met's refusal to explain the purpose of the arrest also seems to contravene the law.

If Australia's foreign minister thinks the deals contravene the law, lawmakers will have the power to cancel them, the source said.

Officers should drive in a way which is lawful and does not contravene the laws of dangerous or careless driving.

Brendan Telfer questions whether Richie McCaw's try last weekend contravene the laws of rugby; and Lydia Ko's brilliant start at the British Women's Open.