run afoul

Verb
  1. Go against, as of rules and laws (synset 202573062)
    "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules"
    is a type of: breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate - act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
    same as: conflict, contravene, infringe

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