Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of-its-own-accord
phrase
/əv ɪts əʊn əˈkɔːd/

Definition
A phrase meaning to do something willingly and independently, without being prompted or influenced by others.

Examples
- The cat came inside of its own accord when it started to rain.
- She decided to help of her own accord, despite no one asking her to.

Meaning
To act voluntarily or spontaneously without external motivation.

Synonyms
- spontaneously
- willingly
- voluntarily