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volitions

noun

plural of volition

as in choices

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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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 volitions The problem of akrasia exists because humans, unlike other animals (or, at present, machines), have second-order volitions—the preference to have different preferences. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

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Noun

George initially selected about 100 images before the choices were narrowed to roughly a third for the exhibition.

— Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
If Chrissie represents someone who opts into the ruling system, Paul’s character shows that there are choices even within this world’s oppressive parameters.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

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This is because both options provide access to capital based on the value of a business’s assets rather than relying on profitability or owner credit scores.

— Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
And for options that can please any giftee on your list, check out gourmet food calendars filled with decadent chocolates, loose-leaf teas, jams and jellies, and more.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of options

Noun

Talking about wills, medical wishes, funeral arrangements or who will handle the finances if a parent becomes incapacitated can feel intrusive, particularly when a parent is still healthy and independent.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Many people use wills to underscore the relationships — to people, pets, and institutions — that were meaningful to them in life.

— R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

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