How is the phrase se faire justice soi-même translated from French to English

English translation
take the law into your own hands
phrase

Punir quelqu'un ou faire appliquer les règles soi-même, sans autorité légale.

To punish someone or enforce rules yourself, without legal authority.

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  • Il a décidé de se faire justice lui-même, se sentant ignoré par le système. — He decided to take the law into his own hands after feeling ignored by the system.

  • Est-il parfois légitime de se faire justice soi-même ? — Is it ever right to take the law into your own hands?

  • Ne te fais pas justice toi-même ; contactons plutôt les autorités. — Please don't take the law into your own hands; we should contact the authorities instead.

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