of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled; man is a voluntary agent; participation was voluntary; voluntary manslaughter; voluntary generosity in times of disaster; voluntary social workers; a voluntary confession'

controlled by individual volition; voluntary motions; voluntary muscles'

(military) a person who freely enlists for service

[ Syn: volunteer , military volunteer ]

composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance