Voluntary

/ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Done, made, or given willingly or of one's own free choice.

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

Relating to the ability to make choices and act according to one's own free will.

Voluntary action is the basis of personal responsibility.

Occurring or undertaken without being forced; done by one's own decision.

He chose voluntary retirement after many years of service.

From Latin 'voluntarius', from 'voluntas' meaning 'will, wish'.

voluntary work

Work done willingly without payment.

voluntary admission

Admission based on choice, not forced enrollment.

voluntary service

Service performed willingly, often without compensation.

volunteer

A person who freely offers to take part in an activity.

volition

The power of using one's will.

To do something of one's own will.

He's just doing it voluntary.

Freewill participation.

It's all voluntary, no pressure.