/kənˈtrɛri tu lɔː/ – Phrase
Definition: không hợp pháp, trái phép, trái luật.
A more thorough explanation: “Contrary to law” means something that goes against or violates the law, statutes, regulations, or legal principles. It refers to actions, conduct, or behavior that is prohibited or not in accordance with the established legal framework.
Example: The defendant’s actions were deemed contrary to law, as they were found to have violated multiple provisions of the state’s environmental protection regulations.