Of your own accord

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Doing something voluntarily without being asked or forced.

He apologized of his own accord, no one forced him to do it.
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  • apologize of your own accord
  • leave of your own accord
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Self-initiative

Implies you're taking action on your own, without prompting from others.

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She decided to clean up the park of her own accord.
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Positive Autonomy

Often shows positive personal qualities like responsibility or independence.

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He studied extra materials of his own accord to excel in class.
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Unprompted Action

Indicates doing something without external influence or a direct request.

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She offered help of her own accord, surprising everyone.
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