Voluntary Act
/ˈvɒlənˌtɛri ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An action performed consciously and willingly, as opposed to an involuntary or reflexive act, often significant in criminal law to establish criminal liability.
The defendant's voluntary act was central to proving his guilt in the crime.
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- voluntary act
- voluntary acts
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Commentary
A voluntary act is a key element of actus reus in criminal law to distinguish blameworthy conduct from accidental or reflexive movements.
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