I very much hope that I did not pressure him, but that he came with us of his own volition.
Source: tatoeba (1938923)
Volition
/vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/
Synonyms for "volition" (61 found)
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Noun(3 words)
Adjective(1 words)
agential action
Strong matches (18)
commandconationconatusdecisiondesigndesiredeterminationdiscretiondispositionelectionfancyfirst choicefree choicefree willinclination
Noun(3 words)
Related words (30)
Noun(10 words)
intentmake a choicenisusright to self determinationvoluntarinessvoluntary compliancewillfulnesswillingwillingnesswills
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6 entriesexercise volitionfree willpersonal volitionstrong willvolitional actvolitional choice
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15 total sentences available.
Despite my parents' preference, I have decided to attend an out-of-state college on my own volition.
Source: tatoeba (5951125)
To live in love for action and to let live in the understanding of another person's volition is the fundamental maxim of free human beings.
Source: tatoeba (6963099)
Mary had gone to the police of her own volition.
Source: tatoeba (6963112)
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