Meaning of at will in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    at will

    Definitions

    1. as one chooses or pleases

    Examples

    • « he can roam the neighborhood at will »

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