— volitional, volitionary /voh lish"euh ner'ee/ , adj. — volitionally , adv.
/voh lish"euhn, veuh-/ , n.
1. the act of willing, choosing, or resolving; exercise of willing: She left of her own volition.
2. a choice or decision made by the will.
3. the power of willing; will.
[ 1605-15; volition- (s. of volitio ), equiv. to vol- (var. s. of velle to want, wish; see WILL 1 ) + -ition- -ITION ]
Syn. 1. discretion, choice. See will 2 .