Antonym: accidental, compulsory, involuntary. Similar words: volunteer, revolutionary, elementary, documentary, volume, voluble, evolution, military. Meaning: ['vɑləntərɪ /'vɒləntrɪ] n. 1. (military) a person who freely enlists for service 2. composition (often improvised) for a solo instrument (especially solo organ) and not a regular part of a religious service or musical performance. adj. 1. of your own free will or design; not forced or compelled 2. controlled by individual volition.
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91. The inhabitants of the shanty towns have frequently achieved stability and social organisation through the establishment of personal networks and voluntary associations.
92. But local authority associations, professional bodies and voluntary groups must not become scapegoats for government complacency and inaction.
93. Jack was offered voluntary redundancy in late August and it was confirmed that there was suitable accommodation at the Kings Lodge base.
94. North Manchester health authority was making emergency plans last night to use voluntary agencies to transfer patients between hospitals.
95. This approach stems from a strongly held belief that voluntary action represents a major force for positive environmental change.
96. Ministers insist that voluntary agreements with the tobacco industry are more effective than outright bans.
97. It was very much a local affair with the town's voluntary groups playing the largest part in the proceedings.
98. Oil slick prompts no-fishing zone Fishermen have introduced a voluntary ban on fishing in the area surrounding the Shetland oil slick.
99. Finally, in a free democratic society, voluntary associations provide a training ground for participation in wider politics.
100. The numbers are growing and the club is doing well, but more help is needed on a voluntary basis.
101. Government programmes aided by voluntary effort have helped to establish and man hospitals and detection and treatment centres.
102. Aristotle believed that strict determinism must be rejected because it destroys the natural basis for distinguishing between voluntary and involuntary actions.
103. The questions were asked of all male nisei by the war department; answering them was voluntary.
104. This reduction was largely achieved on a voluntary basis, and our employees showed remarkable resilience and loyalty, despite such difficulties.
105. They used voluntary organizations to operate recycling programs, to perform energy audits, and even to manage a park.
106. He brought together the network, cable, local affiliates and studio executives and helped broker the agreement for voluntary ratings.
107. Neither the word voluntary nor the word nonprofit offers an accurate description.
108. There had developed since Khrushchev's time policies to involve the populace more in low-level administrative activities on a voluntary basis.
109. All are voluntary groups, and many of the meetings are open to all who wish to attend.
110. New careers in alternative economies, in the black economy and in voluntary work will also be studied.
111. If a voluntary arrangement is anticipated, the recommendation should be as open as possible.
112. In 1940 the old Burwell drainage commission finally accepted voluntary dissolution when its ancient pump engine collapsed beyond repair.
113. More recently, a number of voluntary initiatives have sought to foster a sense of belonging to the community on the part of young people.
114. Applicants are attached to a voluntary business advisor in their own area who will assist them with their initial business plan.
115. An agreement was reached during Maude's visit to increase the rate of voluntary repatriation of boat people from Hong Kong.
115. Sentencedict.com try its best to collect and make good sentences.
116. If a voluntary arrangement has been proposed or is in force, this must also be stated.
117. After successfully qualifying, two people were advised by members of their own profession to do full-time voluntary work.
118. The playing bondholders were also asked to pay the new extra, voluntary subscription and non-players had to forego their meagre interest.
119. Announcing the proposals Education Minister Michael Ancram acknowledged the importance of the voluntary sector as a source of independent advice.
120. The Brewers Society code which is a voluntary arrangement says tenants should be paid compensation if their tenancy is terminated.
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