Meaning of the word "play by one's own rules" in English

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play by one's own rules

US /pleɪ baɪ wʌnz oʊn ruːlz/
UK /pleɪ baɪ wʌnz oʊn ruːlz/
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Idiom

1.

to act according to one's own standards or principles, rather than those generally accepted or imposed by others

Example:
She always preferred to play by her own rules, even if it meant facing challenges alone.
The new CEO decided to play by his own rules and implemented radical changes.
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