volitions

noun

Definition of volitionsnext
plural of volition
1
as in choices
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition

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2
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated

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  1. choices
  2. options
  3. preferences
Noun
  • Early birds have the best choices for rebooking flights for another day.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • On the first ballot, members vote for their top three choices.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of choices
Noun
  • All the top options are off the board.
    Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • One of their best options just so happens to have spent 2024 with another team in the American League West.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of options
Noun
  • Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While learning how to speak with confidence, don’t forget to listen actively and pay attention to your client’s needs and preferences.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of preferences
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