VOLUNTARY


Meaning of VOLUNTARY in English

adjective

consisting of or proceeding from an exercise of free will

the law requires that a confession be voluntary

Synonyms: deliberate, intentional, unforced, unprescribed, willful, willing, witting

Related Word: chosen, elected, opted, volitional; autonomous, free, independent

Contrasted words: coerced, compelled, forced; unintentional, unplanned, unwilling, unwitting

Antonyms: involuntary

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