以身试法 (yǐshēnshìfǎ - defy the law personally)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This idiom is a four-character chengyu (成语). It describes the act of intentionally violating laws or regulations, often with the understanding of the consequences. It implies a sense of challenge or disregard for authority.
Sample sentences
他最终因为以身试法而受到了法律的制裁。
He eventually faced legal sanctions for defying the law.
任何人都不能以身试法，否则必将受到严惩。
No one can defy the law, otherwise they will certainly be severely punished.
警方警告那些企图以身试法的犯罪分子，法律是无情的。
The police warned criminals attempting to defy the law that justice is relentless.
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Example
他最终因为以身试法而受到了法律的制裁。
He eventually faced legal sanctions for defying the law.
任何人都不能以身试法，否则必将受到严惩。
No one can defy the law, otherwise they will certainly be severely punished.
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