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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