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volition

1 of 1noun
/voʊˈlɪʃən/
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the faculty to use free will and make decisions

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  • She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.
  • The decision to travel was made entirely of her own volition; no one pressured her into it.
  • He acted according to his own volition, refusing to be influenced by others' opinions.
  • The ability to vote is an exercise of one's volition in a democratic society.
  • Despite the challenges, she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals.
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a specific instance of deciding

  • By an unexpected volition, she turned down the promotion.
  • His final volition was to donate everything to charity.
  • The court respected her volition in refusing treatment.
  • That volition changed the course of his life.
  • Every volition we make shapes our future.
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