1
as in choice
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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Recent Examples of volition
Practical Takeaways: The A-Frame For Reclaiming Agency Reclaiming the ability and volition to act is essential.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The residents will act out of their own volition, which may present challenges like coups and fighting over ration.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The legislators wrote a letter to the committee’s head, Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, on Aug. 7.
Horne will appear of his own volition, according to Gress.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
Unable to find her, the Kesse family had to convince police that their daughter had not left of her own volition.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The residents will act out of their own volition, which may present challenges like coups and fighting over ration.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The legislators wrote a letter to the committee’s head, Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, on Aug. 7.
Horne will appear of his own volition, according to Gress.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 15 Aug. 2024
Unable to find her, the Kesse family had to convince police that their daughter had not left of her own volition.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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There were some bad choices and some unfortunate deaths.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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While many consumers still enjoy potato chips and pretzels, many big food companies have expanded their portfolios in recent years to include healthier options.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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