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
For one thing, Hind finds that Numan is gone in the morning, having returned to the city of his own volition.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Whether in London, Paris or New York, at Conde Nast, and more specifically at the Vogue editions, the top editors don’t usually leave their coveted posts of their own volition.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The pattern that has set in between them over recent days has in an instant shattered and, for Emil, without volition.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
This need for the child to express volition in the fulfillment of male desires was mentioned in the book, too.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
Whether in London, Paris or New York, at Conde Nast, and more specifically at the Vogue editions, the top editors don’t usually leave their coveted posts of their own volition.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The pattern that has set in between them over recent days has in an instant shattered and, for Emil, without volition.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
This need for the child to express volition in the fulfillment of male desires was mentioned in the book, too.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for volition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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From The Dean, everything is either walkable, a few stops away on the central tram line, or a short, affordable taxi ride—which is the Dubliner’s choice for quick transport.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Every choice today impacts our overall life direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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With many travelers stranded because of the airspace closures, multiple governments are reportedly discussing options to get them home, including repatriation flights.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The pool is a clear perk during summer stays, and Nine Zero One’s menu has some kid-friendly options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cost-of-living concerns are driving voter preferences, with affordability emerging as a defining issue that could shape the election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s taste for meat goes beyond personal preference and into the policy realm.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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