noun
- plural of volition; acts of making conscious choices or decisions using one’s will
Usage: formal
Examples
- The patient’s volitions were impaired by the medication.
- Her volitions seemed to conflict with her stated goals.
- The study examined how stress affects people’s volitions.
- Multiple volitions competed in his mind before he decided.
- The philosopher wrote about free will and human volitions.
- Their volitions were shaped by cultural influences.