of one's own accord JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɒv wʌn əʊn əˈkɔːd/ · of ʌn's ɔwn əˈkɔrd
noun
- A voluntary or spontaneous action or decision. She quit her job of her own accord, feeling unfulfilled and restless.
- A person's own initiative or choice. He took the decision to travel abroad of his own accord, without any external pressure.
adverb
- In a voluntary or spontaneous manner. The charity was funded of its own accord, through donations from generous individuals.
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Did you know? The phrase 'of one's own accord' has been used in various contexts, including literature and law. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Prospero says, 'I'll break my staff, / Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, / And deeper than did ever plummet sound / I'll drown my book.' He does this of his own accord, symbolizing his newfound freedom and autonomy.