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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
Several governments, of their own volition, introduced new regulations on trans fats and dietary salt.
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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
Indeed, what is happening might be better explained by the field of mimetic theory, which recognizes that imitation can drive decisions, stressing the role of volition and social learning in human arrangements.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Crushes often emerge of their own volition, as if out of nowhere, or some unseen force, and land on the recipient like an unforeseen weather event.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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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
Indeed, what is happening might be better explained by the field of mimetic theory, which recognizes that imitation can drive decisions, stressing the role of volition and social learning in human arrangements.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Crushes often emerge of their own volition, as if out of nowhere, or some unseen force, and land on the recipient like an unforeseen weather event.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
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Considered one of the less controversial choices for Trump's new cabinet, Democrats are still likely to probe Bondi on her interpretation of the role of attorney general and commitment to the independence of the Justice Department.Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
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In his case, Ament will get 90% of what is put up in his name at the school of his choice, with 3% going to his teammates there and 7% being kept by Fanstake.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Because there’s no active crane hunting season — sandhills aren’t even defined as a game bird in the state — farmers are left with two options.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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These cost concerns were less likely to occur with a more flexible option, such as my mom.Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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