Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of one's own accord
idiom
/ʌv wʌnz oʊn əˈkɔrd/
Definition
Acting willingly and voluntarily, without external influence.
Examples
- She decided to leave the party of her own accord.
- He apologized of his own accord, wanting to make amends.
- The patient agreed to the treatment of her own accord, after understanding the benefits.
Meaning
When someone does something of their own accord, they do it by their own choice rather than being forced or influenced by someone else.
Synonyms
- voluntarily
- willingly
- freely
- by choice
