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
In the footage, she is seen randomly lurching, seemingly not of her own volition.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
Hudson ultimately exited the December festivities, but not of her own volition.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The game remained scoreless into extra innings and the Royals never advanced a runner to second base on their own volition.
—Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Klay Thompson, unrestricted and unhappy with his situation, left the Warriors last summer on his own volition.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2025
Hudson ultimately exited the December festivities, but not of her own volition.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The game remained scoreless into extra innings and the Royals never advanced a runner to second base on their own volition.
—Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Klay Thompson, unrestricted and unhappy with his situation, left the Warriors last summer on his own volition.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for volition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The choice is still ours to make.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Charter schools are created as public school options within the public school setting that are managed by independent boards.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Before the Euros, players were asked to rank their penalty preference from one to 11.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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