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 most likely reason is that the worms crawled there on their own volition.
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Leaving one to ask, How much is anyone involved in this case acting of their own volition?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump didn't invite Cox inside his home on his own volition.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
At the end of Season 8, Raver left the show of her own volition, only to return for a guest stint in Season 14 and then for real in Season 15.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Leaving one to ask, How much is anyone involved in this case acting of their own volition?
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for volition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volition
Noun
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At the 2023 Genesis Invitational, Rai ditched his own practice regimen to watch his idol, Tiger Woods, play in the pro-am, not caring what others would think about the choice.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The broader macro environment is also affecting consumer choices.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobility issues There is disabled access, and accessible room options within the Manor House, Walled Garden and Woodland Cottages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But with writing feeling like less of a career option than ever, continuing to run the supply yard seemed to be my only choice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Instead, advertisers are increasingly using programmatic technology that uses algorithms to align commercials with audiences tied to a specific geographic region or consumer preference.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Move the desk, change the routine, state the preference.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Volition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volition. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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