according to (one's) own lights



according to (one's) own lights

Based on one's beliefs or inclinations. You may not agree with Kara's free-spirited lifestyle, but she has always lived according to her own lights.
See also: accord, lights, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CliveKLIEVEnglish
Mathghamhain-Ancient Irish
Wanda['wɔndə]
Livingston['liviʒstən]
Lysimachos-Ancient Greek
Lucretius-Ancient Roman