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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