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voluntary

/ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/
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.

Synonymsdiscretionary, optional, volitional, intentional, willful, honorary
Antonymscompulsory, obligatory, involuntary, accidental, paid, salaried
adverb

  1. Voluntarily.

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