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at will

[at-wil] / ˈætˈwɪl /
ADJECTIVE
ad-lib
Synonyms
STRONG
extemporize extemporized impromptu improvise improvised
WEAK
according to pleasure ad libitum as one thinks best as one wishes extemporaneous extempore made-up off-the-cuff spontaneous unprepared unrehearsed without restraint
Antonyms
WEAK
deliberate planned prepared rehearsed written
ADJECTIVE
freely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candidly openly voluntarily willingly
WEAK
advisedly as you please at one's discretion at one's pleasure deliberately designedly fancy-free frankly intentionally of one's own accord of one's own free will plainly purposely spontaneously unchallenged unreservedly without hindrance without prompting without reserve without restraint without urging
Antonyms
WEAK
bound limited
ADVERB
ad libitum
Synonyms
WEAK
according to pleasure ad-lib as one thinks best as one wishes extemporaneous freely impromptu improvised impulsive made-up off-the-cuff offhand spontaneously unrehearsed without restraint

Example Sentences

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In 2017, Nicklaus terminated his employment agreement with the company but continued on an at-will basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

US employers generally have broad discretion to fire workers for any reason, as most staff are hired under "at-will" contracts.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

And the secretary’s power of at-will removal resolves one part of the panel’s constitutional flaw.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2025

Principals have tenure protections as teachers but are at-will employees as principals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

When there are layoffs, those who survive the cuts are reminded of the precariousness of at-will employment.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2024