How is the phrase взять закон в свои руки translated from Russian to English

English translation
taking the law into their own hands
phrase

Наказать кого-то или самостоятельно применять правила, обходя юридические власти.

To punish someone or enforce rules oneself, bypassing legal authorities.

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  • Они считают, что брать закон в свои руки оправдано. — They think taking the law into their own hands is justified.

  • Допустимо ли когда-либо брать закон в свои руки? — Is taking the law into their own hands ever acceptable?

  • Мы должны discourages брать закон в свои руки. — We must discourage taking the law into their own hands.

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