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voluntary
Definition:
(nou) a person who freely enlists for service (nou) composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɒləntri
Examples:
The decision to participate in the program is strictly voluntary.
The opposite of voluntary is coerced.
The former is mandatory and the latter voluntary.
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