afoul of

Idioms  

1. see run afoul of.

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Example Sentences

Keeping the lesser charges in place risked running afoul of state laws that forbid “double jeopardy” or prosecuting a defendant twice for the same alleged crime, the Salehpours said the D.A. explained.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevertheless, Hall suggested that the graphics run afoul of a city law barring candidates from using city resources, since the cap-wearing corgi appears both on Mejia’s official city website and on his campaign yard signs.

From Los Angeles Times

Campbell argues that a better legislative path would involve more comprehensive reform and amend the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, which allows professional teams to sell their broadcasting rights collectively without running afoul of antitrust law.

From The Wall Street Journal

Visa has warned that the loophole runs afoul of the company’s rules.

From The Wall Street Journal

Attorneys representing UC have argued that its hiring policy is justified because offering jobs to undocumented students could run afoul of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, a federal law that bars the hiring of people without legal status.

From Los Angeles Times