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Freiwilligkeit

voluntariness

noun fray-VIL-ikh-kayt Rare
People & Society Values

Also means

voluntary nature

Usage Note

Freiwilligkeit as a social value emphasises that participation should be based on free choice rather than coercion. It is central to volunteer work (Ehrenamt) discourse and contrasted with Pflicht (duty) or Zwang (compulsion).

Examples

"Die Teilnahme an dem Projekt beruht auf dem Prinzip der Freiwilligkeit."

Natural Translation

Participation in the project is based on the principle of voluntariness.

Literal Translation

The participation in the project rests on the principle of-the voluntariness.

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