Freewill and Mandatory

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Freewill adjective - Made, given, or done with one's own free will.

Usage example: a freewill confession of guilt made by the suspect during police interrogation

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Mandatory is an antonym for freewill.

Mandatory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.

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Freewill is an antonym for mandatory.

Nearby Words: mandate, mandated, mandatary, mandating

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