voluntary
/vˈɑlʌntɛri/
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Definitions
Adjective
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"
Adjective
controlled by individual volition; "voluntary motions"; "voluntary muscles"
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