volition

About 1.29 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A conscious choice or decision. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

   Out of all the factors that can influence a person’s decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition.

3. noun A concept that distinguishes whether or not the subject or agent intended something.

Similar words

will willing voluntary determination discretion willpower willingness wish appreciation resolve

Often followed by

and is of or to in as are which

Word family

volitional volitions