1. the ability to make choices that are genuinely one’s own and not determined by prior causes
Usage: philosophy; theology

1. given or done voluntarily without being forced or paid

Examples

• The debate over freewill versus determinism has puzzled philosophers for centuries.
• She believes humans possess freewill to choose between right and wrong.
• The donation was a freewill offering from the congregation.
• He made a freewill decision to help his neighbor.
• The concept of freewill is central to many religious beliefs.
• They accepted freewill contributions for the charity drive.