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English noun: volition

1. volition (cognition) the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention


SamplesThe exercise of their volition we construe as revolt.


Synonymswill


Broader (hypernym)faculty, mental faculty, module


Narrower (hyponym)velleity

2. volition (act) the act of making a choice


SamplesFollowed my father of my own volition.


Synonymswilling


Broader (hypernym)choice, option, pick, selection


Narrower (hyponym)intention









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