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volition

[voh-lish-uhn, vuh-] / voʊˈlɪʃ ən, və- /


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When people don’t feel under pressure, they are more likely to seek advice of their own volition, and to recommend a trusted adviser to their friends and family.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The Colbert who leaves “The Late Show” this week — not of his own volition — is and isn’t the same Colbert who took it over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Her volition and intention don’t matter because an artist who is in on the joke makes hating less fun for the thoughtless critic.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

We spend more time with coworkers than friends, but that’s out of obligation, not volition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

True followers are bestowed by themselves, out of their own volition and emotions.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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