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Definition

As a result of one's own actions, especially with reference to death by suicide.

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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."
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See Also

  • at the hand of
  • at hand