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Definition of volition:

The act of willing or choosing; the act of forming a purpose; the exercise of the will.
The power of willing or determining; will.
The result of an act or exercise of choosing or willing; a state of choice.

Synonyms:

way, self-determination, will, stand for, readiness, autonomy, be only too glad/pleased/happy (to do something), accord, testament, be agreeable to something, conation, do something of your own accord, content yourself with something, druthers, study at will, volunteer, willing, liberty.

choice (part of speech: noun)
- choice,
- selection,
- determination,
- option,
- discretion,
- election,
- wish,
- pick,
- judgment,
- preference,
- alternative,
- decision,
- desire
free will (part of speech: noun)
- discretion,
- autocracy,
- responsibility,
- free will,
- option,
- spontaneity,
- choice,
- determination,
- will

Usage examples:

It had been his often enough to hold, and even to kiss; but always of her own volition.

- "Kildares of Storm", Eleanor Mercein Kelly.
They were walking, without any volition of his, down the slope of the broad avenue to the fountain, where he had already been.

- "Indian Summer", William D. Howells.
His volition was quickened.

- "Red Fleece", Will Levington Comfort.