Voluntariness
/ˌvɒl.ənˈtær.ɪ.nəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being done by one's own free will, without coercion or undue influence, particularly in forming contracts or legal obligations.
The court examined the voluntariness of the defendant's confession before admitting it into evidence.
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Commentary
Voluntariness is crucial in ensuring that agreements or statements are legally valid and not the product of force or deception.
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