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voluntary
adjective
noun
Of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
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ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi
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adjective
Of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
“Man is a voluntary agent”
adjective
Controlled by individual volition
“Voluntary motions”
noun
(military) a person who freely enlists for service
noun
Composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
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Man is a voluntary agent
Participation was voluntary
Voluntary manslaughter
Voluntary generosity in times of disaster
Voluntary social workers
A voluntary confession
Voluntary motions
Voluntary muscles
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