汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 自取其咎
自取其咎
see 咎由自取[jiu4 you2 zi4 qu3]
Inflict disasters on your own or find sins and sufferings yourself
谓自己惹来的麻烦﹐自己招来的惩罚。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

赐于一套无上权威的规定给于这些父母是自取其咎的行为。

To condone a set of laws that give them immeasurable power over their children is asking for trouble.