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
Tamazi-Georgian
JusticeJUS-tisEnglish
Nicolette-French
Rio (2)ṙee-oJapanese
Roxanarahk-SAN-ə (English), rok-SAHN-ah (Spanish)English, Spanish, Romanian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Adriannaayd-ree-AN-ə (English), ahd-RYAHN-nah (Polish)English, Polish