by (one's) lights



by (one's) lights

Directed by or in accordance with one's own beliefs, convictions, or understanding. Never let someone else try to dictate who you are—you have to live by your own lights.
See also: lights

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Beso-Georgian
Hilton['hiltən]
Samir (2)-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati
Wate-Frisian
Bahiga-Arabic
EliottEL-ee-ətEnglish (Rare)