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the faculty to use free will and make decisions
- She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.
- The decision to travel was made entirely of her own volition; no one pressured her into it.
- He acted according to his own volition, refusing to be influenced by others' opinions.
- The ability to vote is an exercise of one's volition in a democratic society.
- Despite the challenges, she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals.
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a specific instance of deciding
- By an unexpected volition, she turned down the promotion.
- His final volition was to donate everything to charity.
- The court respected her volition in refusing treatment.
- That volition changed the course of his life.
- Every volition we make shapes our future.
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