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Objection 1: It would seem that fear causes involuntariness simply.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Objection 1: It would seem that ignorance does not cause involuntariness.

From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint

Again she tried to hold him, although, with equal involuntariness, her attempt was made in mild terms of resentment.

From The Little Lady of the Big House by London, Jack

In these words the Socratic doctrine of the involuntariness of evil is clearly intended to be conveyed.

From Apology by Jowett, Benjamin

Necessity -- N. involuntariness; instinct, blind impulse; inborn proclivity, innate proclivity; native tendency, natural tendency; natural impulse, predetermination. necessity, necessitation; obligation; compulsion &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark