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Definition of nonvoluntary

nonvoluntary

/ˌnɑːnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/
non · vol · un · tar · y
Adverb:nonvoluntarily
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nonvoluntary Lexical Profile

nonvoluntary Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not resulting from or involving a conscious choice or exercise of the will; specifically, occurring when a person is unable to give or withhold consent.

Example

"The ethics committee reviewed the guidelines governing nonvoluntary treatment for unconscious emergency patients."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In philosophy, law, and medical ethics, 'nonvoluntary' is distinguished from 'involuntary': a nonvoluntary action or procedure occurs when a person is incapable of giving or withholding consent (such as an infant or an unconscious patient), whereas an involuntary one occurs against the express will of a competent person.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonvoluntary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonvoluntary
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