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voluntarily
[ vol-uhn-tair-uh-lee, vol-uhn-ter- ]
adverb
- of one’s own accord or by free choice:
Students were mostly attending the sessions voluntarily, so they were reasonably well-behaved.
- by volunteers, or in a way that depends on voluntary action:
The Political Science Club is a politically neutral and voluntarily operated nonprofit organization.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·DZ·ܲ·ٲ·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of voluntarily1
Example Sentences
“These measures appear to be an attempt to cajole career officials at the Division to leave voluntarily in order to fundamentally transform its work,” the senators wrote.
Even if someone has given up their job to flee an abusive relationship, they may not be eligible for some benefits if they are judged to have given up their job voluntarily, she says.
The papers indicated the mother had voluntarily relinquished Lucy to an orphanage.
The supplier voluntarily recalled the onion products at fault, and the FDA cautioned the public about the contaminated yellow onions, which were being served on McDonald’s hamburgers.
In announcing its county probe, the Justice Department said Bondi hoped other jurisdictions would wise up and “voluntarily” improve their processes to protect gun rights.
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