volition
vo
voʊ
vow
li
ˈlɪ
li
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/vəlˈɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "volition"in English

Volition
01

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

example
Examples
She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.
The decision to travel was made entirely of her own volition; no one pressured her into it.
02

a specific instance of deciding

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Examples
By an unexpected volition, she turned down the promotion.
His final volition was to donate everything to charity.
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