own terms

language: de

definitions

  1. Under conditions, rules, or requirements that a person has established for themselves rather than accepting those imposed by others.
    de: Nach eigenen Bedingungen
  2. In a manner that reflects one's own personality, values, or lifestyle, without conforming to societal expectations or external pressures.
    de: Auf eigene Weise

examples

  1. She refused to sign the contract unless it was on her own terms.

    Sie weigerte sich, den Vertrag zu unterzeichnen, es sei denn, er erfolgte zu ihren eigenen Bedingungen.

  2. He decided to live life on his own terms.

    Er beschloss, sein Leben nach seinen eigenen Vorstellungen zu leben.