English noun: volition | |||
1. | volition (cognition) the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention | ||
Samples | The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt. | ||
Synonyms | will | ||
Broader (hypernym) | faculty, mental faculty, module | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | velleity | ||
2. | volition (act) the act of making a choice | ||
Samples | Followed my father of my own volition. | ||
Synonyms | willing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | choice, option, pick, selection | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | intention | ||