own terms

language: en

definitions

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

examples

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

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

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

    He decided to live life on his own terms.