In a sentence
Volition in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing volition in a sentence.
She left the company of her own volition, with no pressure from anyone.
Synonyms
willchoicefree willdiscretion
Antonyms
coercioncompulsion
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Common questions
Questions about “volition”
Volition (noun) means the power of using one's own will or choice
Here is volition used in an example sentence: "She left the company of her own volition, with no pressure from anyone."
Common synonyms for volition include will, choice, free will, discretion.
Antonyms of volition include coercion, compulsion.
Volition is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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