idiom [verb]

Shika sheria mkononi

Maana (Definition)

To unlawfully inflict extrajudicial punishment on suspects rather than involving law enforcement.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

take the law into one's own hands / vigilantism

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shika sheria mkononi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Legal Warning Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wananchi walionywa kutoshika sheria mkononi bali kuwaita polisi."

Translation: Citizens were warned against taking the law into their own hands and to call police instead.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tii sheria bila shuruti Adhabu Haki