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voluntarily

/ˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ adverb C1
  1. In a voluntary manner, particularly
  2. Of one's own free will.
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“I have every sympathy with you, madam, and should strongly urge you to have some confidence in the common sense of our jurisdiction and to take the police voluntarily into your complete confidence.
The Valley of Fear, p. 91 · C1
It was the first time in her whole life that childish lips had voluntarily touched Marilla’s face.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 88 · C1
At this period it was not the fashion to wear so large a beard and hair so long; now a barber would only be surprised if a man gifted with such advantages should consent voluntarily to deprive himself of them.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 235 · C1
Very likely he had spoken to him privately, and had threatened to expose him unless he voluntarily resigned his membership of the club, and promised not to play cards again.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 32 · C1

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