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velleity


vel·le·i·ty

noun \ve-ˈlē-ə-tē, və-\
plural vel·le·i·ties

Definition of VELLEITY

1
: the lowest degree of volition
2
: a slight wish or tendency : inclination

Origin of VELLEITY

New Latin velleitas, from Latin velle to wish, will — more at will
First Known Use: 1618

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