volition, will (noun)

the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention

"the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith

volition, willing (noun)

the act of making a choice

"followed my father of my own volition"

volition (Noun)

A conscious choice or decision.

volition (Noun)

The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.

Volition

Volition or will is the cognitive process by which an individual decides on and commits to a particular course of action. It is defined as purposive striving and is one of the primary human psychological functions. Others include affection, motivation, and cognition. Volitional processes can be applied consciously or they can be automatized as habits over time. Most modern conceptions of volition address it as a process of conscious action control which becomes automatized.