English Dictionary

take the law into one's own hands

verb

(intransitive, idiomatic) To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice, without consideration for the role of law enforcement authorities.

He decided to take the law into his own hands and confront the thief.

意味（1）

(intransitive, idiomatic) To punish someone according to one's own idea of justice, without consideration for the role of law enforcement authorities.

After his son's killer was let off without a conviction, the man decided to take the law into his own hands.