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   voluntary

   /ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. done, given, or acting of one's own free will: "we are funded by voluntary contributions" Similar optionaldiscretionaryat one's discretionelectivenon-compulsorynon-mandatorynot requiredopenopen to choicevolitionalup to the individualpermissiverare:discretionalOpposite compulsoryobligatory
   • ▪ under the conscious control of the brain: "voluntary contraction of the calf muscles"
   • 2. working, done, or maintained without payment: "a voluntary helper" Similar unpaidunsalariedwithout paywithout paymentfree of chargewithout chargefor nothingfor freehonoraryvolunteerunrewardedpro bono (publico)Opposite paid
   • ▪ (of a conveyance or disposition) made without return in money or other consideration.

   noun

   • 1. an organ solo played before, during, or after a church service.
   • ▪ a piece of music performed extempore, especially as a prelude to other music, or composed in a free style. historical
   • 2. (in a competition) a special performance left to the performer's choice.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French volontaire or Latin voluntarius, from voluntas ‘will’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. voluntariness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   VOLUNTARY definition: 1. done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it: 2. A voluntary…. Learn more.

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   voluntary: [adjective] proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent.

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   Voluntary definition: done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice. See examples of VOLUNTARY used in a sentence.

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   VOLUNTARY meaning: 1. done, made, or given willingly, without being forced or paid to do it: 2. A voluntary…. Learn more.

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   voluntary: 1 adj of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled “man is a voluntary agent” “participation was voluntary ” “ voluntary manslaughter” “ voluntary generosity in times of disaster” “ voluntary social workers” “a voluntary confession” Synonyms: conscious knowing and perceiving; having awareness of ...

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   11 meanings: 1. performed, undertaken, or brought about by free choice, willingly, or without being asked 2. (of persons).... Click for more definitions.

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   Define voluntary. voluntary synonyms, voluntary pronunciation, voluntary translation, English dictionary definition of voluntary. adj. 1. Done or undertaken of one's own free will: a voluntary decision to leave the job. 2.

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   Culture voluntary work voluntary work Voluntary work is work that you do not get paid for and usually involves doing things to help other people, especially the elderly or the sick, or working for a charity or similar organization. Most charitable organizations rely on volunteers who don't get paid, and thousands of Americans and British people give many hours of their time to doing some form ...

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    VOLUNTARY definition: 1. Voluntary work is done without being paid and usually involves helping people: 2. done or given…. Learn more.

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    Definition of voluntary adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.