voluntary chain — / vɒlənt(ə)ri tʃeɪn/, voluntary group / vɒlənt(ə)ri gru:p/ noun a group of distributors who join together to buy from suppliers so as to enjoy quantity discounts ● After joining the voluntary chain the shop saved up to 20% in buying … Marketing dictionary in english
Voluntary student unionism — (VSU) is a policy, notable in Australia, under which membership of – and payment of membership fees to – university student organisations is voluntary. Voluntary student unionism has been implemented in Australia and at the University of Auckland … Wikipedia
Voluntary redundancy — (VR) is a financial incentive offered by an organisation to its employees with the purpose of attracting volunteers to leave the organisation, due to downsizing or restructuring situations. The purpose is to circumvent union employee regulation… … Wikipedia
voluntary retailers — voluntary chain or voluntary retailers noun A group of independent retailers who combine to buy their stock so as to increase profits • • • Main Entry: ↑voluntary … Useful english dictionary
Voluntary Association, Right of — • Any group of individuals freely united for the pursuit of a common end Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
voluntary minority — voluntary minority, a national, religious, or racial group that chooses to remain a minority by preserving the traditions and customs of their forbears without assimilating with the majority … Useful english dictionary
voluntary — I UK [ˈvɒlənt(ə)rɪ] / US [ˈvɑlənˌterɪ] adjective ** 1) a voluntary action is done because you choose to do it, and not because you have to Some 30,000 workers took voluntary redundancy. The advertising of alcoholic drinks is regulated by a… … English dictionary
voluntary — vol|un|tar|y1 [ valən,teri ] adjective ** 1. ) a voluntary action is done because you choose to do it, and not because you have to: an attractive package to encourage voluntary early retirement The advertising of alcoholic drinks is regulated by… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
voluntary — adj. & n. adj. 1 done, acting, or able to act of one s own free will; not constrained or compulsory, intentional (a voluntary gift). 2 unpaid (voluntary work). 3 (of an institution) supported by voluntary contributions. 4 Brit. (of a school)… … Useful english dictionary
voluntary school — noun : a usually denominational English school maintained by a voluntary body and administered by a board of directors see aided school, controlled school * * * voluntary school noun A school supported by voluntary subscriptions, in many cases… … Useful english dictionary
Voluntary sector — Economic sectors Three sector hypothesis Primary sector: raw materials Secondary sector: manuf … Wikipedia
