Definition of Volition
the power to make your own decisions or choices
Examples of Volition in a sentence
1. Despite my parents' preference, I have decided to attend an out-of-state college on my own volition. π
2. Nathan pled guilty to the crime on his own volition and against his attorneyβs wishes. π
3. When the turkey is done, its thermometer will pop up by its own volition. π
4. Of his own volition, Matt lowered his gun and waited for the police to arrest him. π
5. Impatient for the class to end, Maggie walked out of the room by her own volition. π
6. Because of his personal doubts about his abilities, Jason will not act on his volition to accept the promotion. π
7. Once the bear realizes there is no food in the trashcan, he will leave the property of his own volition. π
8. You should choose the people you vote for on your own volition and not by the preferences of others. π
9. When the front door seemed to open of its own volition, everyone in the room ran behind the couch. π
10. On his own volition, Hank decided he needed to enter rehab to manage his drug addiction. π
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