voluntariness

Noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being voluntary; spontaneousness; specifically, the quality or state of being free in the exercise of one's will.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

self-determination freewill heart independence option freely autonomy voluntary volunteer discretion voluntarily involuntary generosity originality volition
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Antonyms

force pressure ban rejection deny refusal
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Examples

In considering the voluntariness standard one must consider the Supreme Court's decision in Colorado v. Connelly. Source: Internet

However, the cardinal principle of "voluntariness" is seldom satisfied, regardless of the objective of the transfer. Source: Internet

Note the Harris rule does not permit the use of a statement that fails to meet the voluntariness standards of the due process clause to be used for any purpose. Source: Internet

The same report warned of the difficulty of ensuring true voluntariness: "some historical transfers did not call for forced or compulsory transfers, but included options for the affected populations. Source: Internet

The voluntariness standard The voluntariness standard applies to all police interrogations regardless of the custodial status of the suspect and regardless of whether the suspect has been formally charged. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

voluntariate voluntarily voluntarily assumed voluntarism voluntarist voluntaristic