voluntary

Definitions


[ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- done, given, or acting of one's own free will
(e.g: we are funded by voluntary contributions)

- working, done, or maintained without payment
(e.g: a voluntary helper)


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


[ˈvɒlənt(ə)ri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an organ solo played before, during, or after a church service

- (in a competition) a special performance left to the performer's choice


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




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