involuntary

Example Sentences

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The state law governing involuntary commitments and conservatorships for people with severe mental illness is known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, and it includes the commonly used Section 5150 for those deemed “gravely disabled.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then, the presiding judge declared a mistrial on additional counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter as the jury did not produce a unanimous decision.

From Los Angeles Times

An involuntary spasm came over Ma and her eyelids parted briefly, showing only the whites of her eyes.

From Literature

Davidson has coprolalia, which results in involuntary outbursts of swear words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks.

From BBC

As recently as the 1940s, involuntary mass transfers of populations from their ancestral homes formed part of the diplomatic tool kit.

From The Wall Street Journal