Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese term or phrase:
将在外君命有所不受
English translation:
a general in the field is not bound by the orders from his sovereign
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Di Wu (X)
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Chinese term
Di Wu (X)
将在外君命有所不受
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This is a well known Chinese phrase, seeking your collective wisdom for the best translation.
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peter arnout
Belgium
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a general in the field is not bound by the orders from his sovereign
see "hanying cidian"
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Comment: "This is the most accurate translation within the context I'm looking for."
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A field commander must decide even against king's orders.
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Freedom of Action for a Field General
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A field general may disobey the King's order.
FYI.
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keepdancing
Australia
Australia
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Native in: Chinese 
Works in: English to Chinese, Chinese to English
A general in the field should exercise good discretion with regard to orders from his superior.
“将在外君命有所不受”虽然表面上多半是指“不受君命”，但实质上这句话是指身为将军，应当根据战场形势和自己的分析做出相对独立的决断，对于上峰指示应当有所取舍。讲这句话，为将者并不是有意不受君命，否则形同犯上作乱。
Example sentence:
The captain had to act on his own discretion in that area given the complexity of the situation.
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