Definition
As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.
In Context
- "Like too many deeply depressed people, she died by her own hand."
- "He gained all his wealth by his own hand."
- "Since his death by his own hand in France, in 2018, there’s been a steady drip of books and documentaries and television specials and magazine one-offs about his life and career."
See Also
- at the hand of
- at hand