freewill

[ free-wil ]

adjective

1. made or done freely or of one's own accord; voluntary:

   a freewill contribution to a political fund.

2. of or relating to the metaphysical doctrine of the freedom of the will:

   the freewill controversy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freewill¹

First recorded in 1525–35; free + will ²

Example Sentences

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

In pop culture today, love potions often drug people into a kind of aphrodisiac-fueled craze, subverting individual freewill.

From New York Times

Visitors are asked to make a “freewill offering according to their means.”

From Washington Post

The new and expanded Heaven’s Helpers Soup Cafe offers free food six days a week, with freewill donations accepted, the Bismarck Tribune reported.

From Washington Times

The Bismarck Tribune reports that the new and expanded Heaven’s Helpers Soup Cafe offers free food six days a week, with freewill donations accepted.

From Seattle Times