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View usage for: (vəlɪʃən, US voʊl-) 1. uncountable nounYour volition is the power you have to decide something for yourself. [formal] We like to think that everything we do and everything we think is a product of ourvolition. He felt as though he were in the grip of Fate and had no volition of his own. Synonyms: free will, will, choice, election More Synonyms of volition 2. See of one's own volition volition in British English (vəˈlɪʃən) noun1. the act of exercising the will of one's own volition 2. the faculty or capability of conscious choice, decision, and intention; the will 3. the resulting choice or resolution 4. philosophy an act of will as distinguished from the physical movement it intends to bring about Derived forms volitional (voˈlitional) or volitionary (voˈlitionary) adjective volitionally (voˈlitionally) adverb Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin volitiō, from Latin vol- as in volō I will, present stem of velle to wish volition in American English (voʊˈlɪʃən; vəˈlɪʃən) noun1. the act of using the will; exercise of the will as in deciding what to do 2. a conscious or deliberate decision or choice thus made 3. the power or faculty of using the will SIMILAR WORDS: will Derived forms volitional (voˈlitional) adjective volitionally (voˈlitionally) adverb Word origin Fr < ML volitio < L volo, I wish, pres. indic. of velle, to be willing, to UNRESOLVED CROSS REFExamples of 'volition' in a sentencevolition Definition the ability to decide things for oneself committing crimes of violence through cold, premeditated volition phraseSee of your own volitionAdditional synonymsDefinition a person or thing chosen or that may be chosen His choice of words made Rajiv angry. Synonyms selection, preference, election, pickDefinition the condition of being determined They acted with great courage and determination. Synonyms resolution, purpose, resolve, drive, energy, conviction, courage, dedication, backbone, fortitude, persistence, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, boldness, firmness, staying power, stubbornness, strength of character, constancy, single-mindedness, earnestness, obstinacy, steadfastness, doggedness, relentlessness, strength of will, resoluteness, indomitability, staunchness Definition freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit She was given the money to use at her own discretion. Synonyms choice, will, wish, liking, mind, option, pleasure, preference, inclination, disposition, predilection, volition- void
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Additional synonymsDefinition the gaining of political power or taking up of a position in an organization as a result of being voted for the election of the Labour government in 1964 Synonyms appointment, choosing, picking, choice, selectionDefinition the power or liberty to choose He was jailed for thirty days without the option of a fine. Synonyms choice, alternative, selection, preference, freedom of choice, power to choose, electionDefinition a person or thing preferred He enjoys all styles of music, but his preference is opera. Synonyms first choice, choice, favourite, election, pick, option, selection, top of the list, fave (informal) Definition determination The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. Synonyms determination, commitment, resolve, will, resolution, initiative, enterprise, ambition, conviction, motivation, persistence, tenacity, firmness, constancy, single-mindedness, steadfastness Definition firmness or determination He implemented policy with resolution and single-mindedness. Synonyms determination, energy, purpose, resolve, courage, dedication, fortitude, sincerity, tenacity, perseverance, willpower, boldness, firmness, staying power, stubbornness, constancy, earnestness, obstinacy, steadfastness, doggedness, relentlessness, resoluteness, staunchness the concept of free will Synonyms choice, decision, option, prerogative, volition |