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involuntary

adjective as in automatic; not done willingly

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Coprolalia - involuntary swearing - isn't typical, although it's often the focus of media attention.

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Kilmeade added: “Or involuntary lethal injection or something — just kill ‘em.”

Kilmeade responded, “Or involuntary lethal injection … or something. Just kill ’em.”

The disease begins with seizures, cognitive decline and involuntary muscle spasms, and progresses to dementia, coma and eventually death.

Johnson was initially arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.

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