Definition of Volition

the power to make your own decisions or choices

Examples of Volition in a sentence

Despite my parents' preference, I have decided to attend an out-of-state college on my own volition.  🔊

Nathan pled guilty to the crime on his own volition and against his attorney’s wishes.  🔊

When the turkey is done, its thermometer will pop up by its own volition.  🔊

Of his own volition, Matt lowered his gun and waited for the police to arrest him.  🔊

Impatient for the class to end, Maggie walked out of the room by her own volition.  🔊

Because of his personal doubts about his abilities, Jason will not act on his volition to accept the promotion.  🔊

Once the bear realizes there is no food in the trashcan, he will leave the property of his own volition.  🔊

You should choose the people you vote for on your own volition and not by the preferences of others.  🔊

When the front door seemed to open of its own volition, everyone in the room ran behind the couch.  🔊

On his own volition, Hank decided he needed to enter rehab to manage his drug addiction.  🔊

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