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
CesareCHE-zah-reItalian
JÖRan-Swedish
CÁNdidaKAHN-dhee-dhahSpanish
Ligeia-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Lapo-Italian
Kyokyo:Japanese