voluntary choice
[VÄL-uhn-ter-ee CHOIS]
noun phrasepl: voluntary choices
escolha voluntária
1. a decision or selection made freely without coercion, pressure, or external obligation
Joining the military should be a voluntary choice, not a requirement.
Ingressar no exército deve ser uma escolha voluntária, não um requisito.
2. an act of selecting one option among multiple alternatives based on personal preference or will
The company respects each employee's voluntary choice to participate in the training program.
A empresa respeita a escolha voluntária de cada funcionário em participar do programa de treinamento.
3. a decision made autonomously without duress or manipulation
It should be a voluntary choice whether to donate organs after death.
Deve ser uma escolha voluntária decidir se deseja doar órgãos após a morte.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'voluntary choice' is a concept deeply rooted in individualism and personal autonomy. In legal and medical ethics discussions in Brazil, 'escolha voluntária' is essential terminology, particularly regarding informed consent and participation in research. In the USA, the concept is foundational to contract law, employment agreements, and constitutional rights.
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