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
The bank also found in its survey that those closing credit accounts of their own volition hit a record low for the series, while those being cut off by lenders hit a series high.
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Michael S. Derby, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
After more than two hours of trying to get the man to come out, including using stun grenades, the burglar eventually emerged of his own volition at about 2:30 p.m., and police took him into custody.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Mar. 2024
Several governments, of their own volition, introduced new regulations on trans fats and dietary salt.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2012
Other people who come to Korea by their own volition, planned it to some extent.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Michael S. Derby, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024
After more than two hours of trying to get the man to come out, including using stun grenades, the burglar eventually emerged of his own volition at about 2:30 p.m., and police took him into custody.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Mar. 2024
Several governments, of their own volition, introduced new regulations on trans fats and dietary salt.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2012
Other people who come to Korea by their own volition, planned it to some extent.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
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While the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards 2025 was a more muted affair this year, with attendees’ fashion choices leaning more into darker tones and simple silhouettes, there remained some dynamic moments.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Direct sound clashes with expressionistic (and sometimes just plain nutty) audio choices.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Other amenities include the Parakeets Kid’s Club for young guests, St. Somewhere Spa for the grownups, and dining options for the whole family. 6.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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This will also include selecting the options that will best communicate the impacts of space weather and most benefit modern-day end users and the public.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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