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vo·li·tion
 volition
- pronunciation:
- v
lI
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing.
There was no pressure on him; he resigned of his own volition.- synonyms:
- choice, choosing, decision, option, will
- similar words:
- determination, preference
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| definition 2: |
the ability or power of exercising choice.
Slaves are stripped of their volition.- synonyms:
- choice, free will, option, will
- similar words:
- discretion, intention, liberty, license, resolution
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| related words: |
choice, freedom, option |
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