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Definition of voluntariness

voluntariness

/ˈvɑː.lənˌtɛr.i.nəs/
vol · un · tar · i · ness
Adverb:voluntarily
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Adjective:voluntary
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• noun

1

The quality or state of acting, choosing, or consenting of one's own free will without external compulsion or coercion (especially in legal and philosophical contexts).

Example

"The judge held a hearing to determine the voluntariness of the defendant's signed confession."

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• Rhymes for voluntariness

• Nearby Words

volumize
volumizer
voluntarily
voluntariness
voluntary
volunteer
volunteerism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'voluntary' (from Latin 'voluntarius', meaning 'of one's free will') plus the native suffix '-ness'.

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