own terms
definitions
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Under conditions, rules, or requirements that a person has established for themselves rather than accepting those imposed by others.fr: Selon ses propres termes
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In a manner that reflects one's own personality, values, or lifestyle, without conforming to societal expectations or external pressures.fr: À sa manière
examples
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She refused to sign the contract unless it was on her own terms.
Elle a refusé de signer le contrat à moins que ce ne soit selon ses propres termes.
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He decided to live life on his own terms.
Il a décidé de vivre sa vie à sa manière.