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voluntary
'voluntary' - used as an adjective
1. of your own free will or design; 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
2. controlled by individual volition
voluntary motions
voluntary muscles

'voluntary' - used as a noun
3. (military) a person who freely enlists for service
4. composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
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