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voluntarism (iou)



voluntarism noun. M19.
[Irreg. from VOLUNTARY adjective + -ISM. Cf. VOLUNTARYISM.]
Chiefly Hist. The principle that the Church or schools should be independent of the State and supported by voluntary contributions. M19.
Philosophy. A theory or doctrine which regards will as the fundamental principle or dominant factor in the individual or in the universe. L19.
The principle of relying on voluntary action or participation rather than compulsion, esp. as regards the involvement of voluntary organizations in social welfare. M20.