The phrase "contrary to rule" is correct and is commonly used in written English.
It means something that goes against or does not follow a specific rule or standard. Example: The company's decision to fire the employee without just cause was contrary to rule, according to the company's employee handbook. In this sentence, "contrary to rule" is used to show that the company's action of firing the employee went against the stated rules and policies outlined in the employee handbook.
"But using any event as an excuse for violence is contrary to rule of law and contrary to who we are".
Speaking with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, Obama said, "This is a country that allows everybody to express their views, allows them to peacefully assemble, to protest actions they think are unjust, but using any event as an excuse for violence is contrary to rule of law and contrary to who we are".
The FA said on its website: "It was alleged that during the Norwich City versus Leeds United fixture on 21 October 2014, Mr Bellusci used abusive and/or insulting words towards opponent Cameron Jerome contrary to Rule E3(1).
It was alleged that six postings on his Twitter account were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3(1).
"It was further alleged that these breaches of Rule E3(1) included a reference to sexual orientation and/or gender and/or colour and/or race contrary to Rule E3(2).
An FA statement said it is alleged his remarks were "improper and/or threatening and/or brought the game into disrepute", contrary to Rule E3(1).
These bylaw interpretations sometimes show that certain activities are contrary to rules and are violations.
In that spirit, the decision seems contrary to rules about fair disclosure (not to mention fair play) that have long applied to public companies.
The latest audit did turn up some questionable trips by Defense Department employees, including $105,000 spent by a presidential appointee based on a medical condition, even though the note was signed by a peer and not a doctor, contrary to rules.
This protection system from the upper-tier in China is contrary to rule-based governance.
And, by the way, the merchant is supposed to ask you whether you want this conversion done; sometimes he doesn't, which is contrary to rules that are almost impossible to enforce because there are so many points of sale.
