📖 Definitions of "Volition"
noun
- 1
A conscious choice or decision.
- 2
The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
"Out of all the factors that can influence a person’s decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition."
- 3
A concept that distinguishes whether or not the subject or agent intended something.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| willnoun | One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention. |
| willingnoun | (rare or obsolete) The execution of a will. |
| voluntarynoun | (music) A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument. |
| determinationnoun | The act of determining, or the state of being determined. |
| discretionnoun | The ability to make wise choices or decisions. |
| willpowernoun | The unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes. |
| willingnessnoun | The state of being willing |
| wishnoun | A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen. |
| appreciationnoun | A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem. |
| resolvenoun | (uncountable) Determination; will power. |
| goodwillnoun | A favorably disposed attitude toward someone or something. |
| desirenoun | (uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something. |
| initiativenoun | A beginning; a first move. |
| leadernoun | Any person who leads or directs. |
| readinessnoun | The state or degree of being ready; preparedness. |
| bossnoun | A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. |
| whimnoun | A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea. |
| commitmentnoun | Promise or agreement to do something in the future, especially: |
| chiefnoun | The leader or head of a tribe, organisation, business unit, or other group. |
| headnoun | (countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs. |
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