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Shona Definition
Munhu oga oga ane chivimbo nechinhu chaanoziva kuti ndechake. Kana achinge achitora kana kuchishandisa hapana munhu anofanira kumubvunza.
English Translation
Each person is sure of what he knows to be his own, and when he takes it or puts it to use nobody has any business questioning him. The owner may reclaim his property whenever he wishes, without explaining why or what he means to do with it.
Cultural Context
“Quoted when someone collects what is rightfully theirs, to say that no one has standing to challenge or pursue the matter.”
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This is a variant of
Atora chake / haabvunzwiSomeone who takes back what is rightfully his own owes nobody an explanation.