voluntary
/ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi//ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/
noun
- 1
A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.
- 2
A volunteer.
- 3
A supporter of voluntarism; a voluntarist.
adjective
- 1
Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
- 2
Done by design or intention; intentional.
“If a man accidentally kills another by lopping a tree, it is not voluntary manslaughter.”
- 3
Working or done without payment.
- 4
Endowed with the power of willing.
- 5
Of or relating to voluntarism.
“a voluntary church, in distinction from an established or state church”
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
Voluntarily.
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