Meaning of the word "be a law unto yourself" in English

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be a law unto yourself

US /bi ə lɔː ˈʌntuː jərˈself/
UK /bi ə lɔː ˈʌntuː jəˈself/
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Idiom

to behave in a way that is independent and not influenced by rules or conventions

Example:
She tends to be a law unto herself, always doing things her own way.
The artist was known to be a law unto himself, ignoring critics and trends.