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Involuntary

In`vol´un`ta`ry
a.1.
1.Not having will or the power of choice.
2.Not under the influence or control of the will; not voluntary; as, the involuntary movements of the body; involuntary muscle fibers.
3.Not proceeding from choice; done unwillingly; reluctant; compulsory; as, involuntary submission.
Adj.1.involuntary - not subject to the control of the will; "involuntary manslaughter"; "involuntary servitude"; "an involuntary shudder"; "It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat"- John F.Kennedy
Antonyms:
voluntary - of your own free will or design; not forced or compelled; "man is a voluntary agent"; "participation was voluntary"; "voluntary manslaughter"; "voluntary generosity in times of disaster"; "voluntary social workers"; "a voluntary confession"
2.involuntary - controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; "involuntary muscles"; "gave an involuntary start"
Antonyms:
voluntary - controlled by individual volition; "voluntary motions"; "voluntary muscles"

INVOLUNTARY. An involuntary act is that which is performed with constraint, (q. v.) or with repugnance, or without the will to do it. An action is involuntary then, which is performed under duress. Wolff, Sec. 5. Vide Duress.

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