law unto oneself
The phrase "law unto oneself" describes a person who operates independently, often disregarding established rules or societal norms.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)A person who acts independently, ignoring established rules or norms.
Example
- He’s a law unto himself, doing things his own way without considering others.
C1Social
(informal)Someone who follows their own principles rather than conforming to societal expectations.
Example
- She’s a law unto herself, always challenging the status quo.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "law unto oneself":
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