voluntary

In reference to law, “voluntary” is used to indicate willfulness or intention . For example:

• “ Voluntary waste ” is the willful act of damaging a property or depleting natural resources available on the property.
• “ Voluntary manslaughter ” is the intentional killing of another person while in the heat of passion or with adequate provocation.
• “ Voluntary bankruptcy ” is bankruptcy that is filed for by the debtor , rather than by the creditor .

[Last updated in June of 2020 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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