Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

a law unto yourself

idiom

/ə lɔː ʌnˈtuː jɔːˈsɛlf/

Definition

A person who acts independently and does not follow the rules or laws that apply to others.

Examples

After receiving a lot of criticism, he decided to live his life as a law unto himself.
She has always been a law unto herself, making choices that others thought were unconventional.

Meaning

This phrase describes someone who does not conform to societal or legal standards, choosing instead to govern their own actions and decisions without regard for established rules.