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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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