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
AmÉRicaah-ME-ree-kah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Rosheen-Irish
Hodiah-Biblical
JudahJOO-də (English)Biblical, Jewish
DraŠKo-Serbian, Croatian
VitÓRiavee-TAW-ryəPortuguese