Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun volition

2 senses of volition

Sense 1
volition, will -- (the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith)
       => faculty, mental faculty, module -- (one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind)

Sense 2
volition, willing -- (the act of making a choice; "followed my father of my own volition")
       => choice, selection, option, pick -- (the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick")