1. Noun
The act of willing or choosing; the act of forming a purpose; the exercise of the will.
2. Noun
The result of an act or exercise of choosing or willing; a state of choice.
3. Noun
The power of willing or determining; will.
4. Noun
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt" - George Meredith
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
5. Noun
the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition"
Vocabulary classified under Economics
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