Criminal Law

Voluntariness

/ VOL-un-tair-ee-nes /

Definition

The quality of acting of one\'s own free will without coercion.

Used in Context

“Voluntariness of the confession was challenged by defense counsel.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: voluntarius, willing

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