run afoul

/rən əˌfaʊl/
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Other forms: ran afoul; running afoul; runs afoul

Definitions of run afoul
  1. verb
    go against, as of rules and laws
    “He ran afoul of the law”
    synonyms: conflict, contravene, infringe
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    type of:
    breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
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