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Dictionary definition and meaning for volition

VOLITION

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  • (noun) the act of making a choice

    "followed my father of my own volition"

    synonyms : willing
  • (noun) the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

    "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"

    synonyms : will

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  • (Tag: ) Remember "violation". It means "act of not complying to one's will" (e.g., harassment etc.,). "volition" sounds pretty much like that but, opposite in meaning.

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  • (Tag: ) Volition (Volley + Shun):Act of making a conscious decision. Volley : Volley Ball Shun : To Stop Concerning his degrading grades Nikhil "MADE A CONSCIOUS DECISION" of holding his participation in VOLLEY BALL MATCHES.

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  • (Tag: ) Volition is to be at one's discretion.

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  • (Tag: English) viola i found the right choice in gre question mcqs

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