volitional

adjective

Definition of volitionalnext
as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will believes in destiny and doubts that most decisions are truly volitional

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  1. voluntary
  2. volunteer
  3. willing
Adjective
  • This positive, forward-thinking approach can inspire voluntary compliance and unlock a wave of creativity in the commercial real estate sector.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • While a concession speech isn't required by U.S. law or the Constitution, the voluntary gesture is considered a graceful tradition of American democracy.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of voluntary
Adjective
  • Within the past couple of years, the group has become a part of Arrowhead Kingdom, an all-volunteer national network of Chiefs fan groups.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2023
  • That’s noteworthy for a show based at a high-school auditorium in Litchfield and run by a staff that is almost entirely volunteer, including the show’s star and its producer.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2022
Definition of volunteer
Adjective
  • The Biden administration was working on things to incentivize innovation, giving money to people willing to take on zoning challenges.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
  • This time, President-elect Donald Trump knows a lot more about how to manipulate the levers of power and plans to surround himself with loyalists willing to do his bidding in making sweeping changes to both policies and processes.
    Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of willing
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volition

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“Volitional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitional. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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