Liberum arbitrium

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free will

n.

1. The ability or discretion to choose; free choice: chose to remain behind of my ownfree will.

2. The power of making choices that are neither determined by natural causality norpredestined by fate
or divine will.

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[Middle English fre wil, translation of Late Latin lberum arbitrium : Latin lberum,neuter of lber, free +
Latin arbitrium, will.]

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free will

1. (Philosophy)

a. the apparent human ability to make choices that are not externally determined

b. the doctrine that such human freedom of choice is not illusory. Comparedeterminism1

c. (as modifier): a free-will decision.

2. the ability to make a choice without coercion: he left of his own free will: I did notinfluence him.
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free will

n.

1. free and independent choice; voluntary decision.

2. the doctrine that the conduct of human beings expresses personal choice and is notsimply
determined by physical or divine forces.

freewill

(friwl)

adj.

voluntary: a freewill contribution.

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free will

Opposed to determinism, the belief that physical causes do not entirely shape theworld, and that
mental processes can act to influence things.

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Noun 1. free will - the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies

discretion

power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrentpower of nuclear weapons";

"the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulnesswas concealed by a gentle facade"

self-determination - determination of one's own fate or course of action withoutcompulsion

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Translations

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libre albedro

free

(fri) adjective

1. allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc. The prison door opened, and he
was a free man.libre

2. not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way. free speech; You are free to think
what you like.libre

3. (with with) generous. He is always free with his money/advice.generoso

4. frank, open and ready to speak. a free manner.abierto

5. costing nothing. a free gift.gratuito, gratis

6. not working or having another appointment; not busy. I shall be free at five o'clock.libre

7. not occupied, not in use. Is this table free?libre

8. (with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc). She
is free from pain now; free of charge. libre de; librado de

verb past tense, past participle freed

1. to make or set (someone) free. He freed all the prisoners.liberar, poner en libertad

2. (with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something. She was able to free herself from her debts
by working at an additional job.deshacerse de, librarse de

freedom noun

the state of not being under control and being able to do whatever one wishes. The prisoner was given
his freedom.libertad

freely adverb

1. in a free manner. to give freely to charity; to speak freely.libremente

2. willingly; readily. I freely admit it was my fault.voluntariamente

Freefone noun

(also freephone ; American toll-free number) a telephone number of a business or an organization that
can be used free of charge by their customers etc; the system giving this service. telfono gratuito

free-for-all noun

a contest, debate etc in which anyone can take part. discusin abierta a todos

freehand adjective, adverb

(of a drawing etc) (done) without any instruments (eg a ruler) to guide the hand. a mano alzada

freehold adjective

(of land, property etc) belonging completely to the owner, not just for a certain time. de feudo franco

freelance noun, adjective

(of or done by) a person who is working on his own, not for any one employer. a freelance journalist;
freelance work.independiente, autnomo

verb

to work in this way. He is freelancing now. trabajar por cuenta propia

Freepost noun

a system in Britain in which a business or an organization pays the cost of the post sent to it. franqueo
pagado

free skating noun

a free style in ice-skating competitions. patinaje libre

free speech

the right to express an opinion freely. I believe in free speech.libertad de expresin

free trade

trade with foreign countries without customs duties, taxes etc. libre mercado, libre cambio

freeway noun

a motorway. autopista

freewheel verb
to travel (downhill) on a bicycle, in a car etc without using mechanical power. ir en punto muerto

free will

the ability to choose and act freely. He did it of his own free will.libre albedro

a free hand

freedom to do whatever one likes. He gave her a free hand with the servants.carta blanca

set free

to make (someone) free. The soldiers set the terrorists' prisoners free. liberar a alguien, poner en
libertad a alguien

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