volition

volition

noun

Definition of VOLITION

1

the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions <Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder marked by recurrent tics and vocalizations that are beyond the sufferer's volition or control>

Synonyms accord, autonomy, choice, self-determination, volition, will

Related Words election, preference, selection; bent, devices, disposition, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency; alternative, discretion, option, pick, way

Near Antonyms coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure

2

the power, right, or opportunity to choose <left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated>

Synonyms alternative, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, way

Related Words determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity

Near Antonyms coercion, duress, force; duty, obligation; Hobson's choice