To come into opposition or conflict with; to act against or contradict.
From Latin 'contravenire,' combining 'contra' (against) and 'venire' (to come). The word suggests actively moving against something rather than passive disagreement.
In legal disputes, when one party countervenes a contract, they're not just breaking an agreement—they're actively coming against it, which can result in penalties far beyond simple compensation.
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