Word of the Day - Volition

[Jace]

Word of the Day - Volition...n. \ve lish' en\

Def.: A conscious choice or decision.

They left on their own volition.

 

[Em in Ohio]

I awoke early today, but not of my own volition. Danged dog!

 

[ohioboy]

I take this oath of office on my own volition without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion.

 

[Kaila]

I think that volition is one of a great many words that are good to know the meaning, whether or not one uses the word themselves.

 

[Kaila]

Some people think they will not be blamed or held responsible
for their actions, if they just claim they were not acting on their own volition.

 

[Autumn72]

Sounds like a violation to me.....hmmmm