4
discretionary(adjective, open)
3
nonobligatory
3
optional
1
arbitrary
1
autonomous
1
discretional
1
elective
1
free
1
free will
1
gratuitous
1
independent
1
offered
1
proffered
1
self-acting
1
self-active
1
self-determined
1
self-determining
1
spontaneous
1
unasked
1
unbesought
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