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
In one section, Pedrosa assembled a cluster of works by Italian artists who left the country, some exiled for political reasons, others departing of their own volition.
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Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Even Jane’s desire for her husband, the thing that binds her to him, is beyond her volition.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
Between these two placements, Harris will likely be an adept mediator who knows when to consult others and when to act in her volition.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 July 2024
Zambada’s attorney forcefully denied any suggestion previously raised by Mexican officials that his client may have surrendered of his own volition or willingly come to the United States as part of a deal.
—Rafael Romo, CNN, 28 July 2024
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Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
Even Jane’s desire for her husband, the thing that binds her to him, is beyond her volition.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
Between these two placements, Harris will likely be an adept mediator who knows when to consult others and when to act in her volition.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 July 2024
Zambada’s attorney forcefully denied any suggestion previously raised by Mexican officials that his client may have surrendered of his own volition or willingly come to the United States as part of a deal.
—Rafael Romo, CNN, 28 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
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The 6-foot Mejia could be an excellent choice with her passing skills and height.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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His choice for attorney general will be closely watched.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to explore potential strategic transactions, including acquisitions and strategic options involving its subsidiaries.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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One option is via Trump’s appointees to the Food and Drug Administration.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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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 Nov. 2024.
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