freewill
Americanadjective
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made or done freely or of one's own accord; voluntary.
a freewill contribution to a political fund.
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of or relating to the metaphysical doctrine of the freedom of the will.
the freewill controversy.
Etymology
Origin of freewill
Example Sentences
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So the law is now the propellant that forces them out of the country, as opposed to Allie’s own freewill and wanderlust.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2021
Looking back, she describes herself during that period as being completely deprived of freewill.
From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2018
A freewill offering will go entirely to support Westmoreland Social Justice and Action grants to nonprofit groups meeting critical human needs.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2016
For a freewill offering, congregants can take produce, the proceeds benefiting a global hunger relief organization.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2015
I am not going away of my freewill.
From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever
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