volition

1 the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith [syn: will]

2 the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition" [syn: willing]

English

Etymology

From volition.

Noun

1. A conscious choice or decision.

   Out of all the factors that can influence a person's decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition.

2. The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

Translations

• Cebuano: buot, pagbuot

French

Etymology

From volitio, from volo means wish.

Noun

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1. Volition

Volition can mean:

• Volition (psychology)
• Volition (linguistics)
• Volition, Inc. is also a computer game developer, currently owned by THQ.
• Volition Records, a record label

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