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
Eutychius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Raymond['reimɔnd]
ChristerKRIS-ter (Swedish)Swedish, Danish
Dietlindedeet-LIN-dəGerman
Josiahjo-SIE-ə (English)Biblical, English
Gyeong-Jagyung-jahKorean