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以言代法

yǐyándàifǎ

to substitute one's words for the law (idiom); high-handedly putting one's orders above the law

Character Breakdown

以
yǐ
according to; so as to; because of; then
HSK 2
言
yán
words, speech; to speak, to say
HSK 4
代
dài
era, generation; to substitute for, to replace
HSK 5
法
fǎ
law, rule, statute; method, way; French
HSK 3

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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