Meaning of the word "fall foul of" in English

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fall foul of

US /fɔl faʊl əv/
UK /fɔːl faʊl əv/

Idiom

to get into trouble with someone or something, especially by breaking a rule or law

Example:
He always seems to fall foul of the law.
Many companies fall foul of environmental regulations.