English Explanatory Dictionary

take the law into one's own hands

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice, without consideration for the role of law enforcement authorities.

Pronunciation

En-au-take the law into one's own hands.ogg

Word forms

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Related words

take matters into one's own hands law unto oneself
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