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volition in Dutch

volition in Dutch is wil, wilskracht — volition means the act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.

volition in Dutch

wil
noun
A conscious choice or decision. [from early 17th c.]
wilskracht
noun
The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

What does "volition" mean?

  1. noun The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.
    "She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out."
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volition in a sentence

  • She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out.
  • No one forced him to apologize — it was pure volition.

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What is "volition" in Dutch?

"volition" in Dutch is wil, wilskracht. volition means: The act of consciously deciding or choosing to do something, using one's own will.

How do you use "volition" in a sentence?

Example: "She quit her job of her own volition, not because she was pushed out." In Dutch, "volition" is wil, wilskracht.

Are there other ways to say "volition" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "volition": wil, wilskracht.

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