volition

volition definition - medical

vo·li·tion (və-lĭshˈən)

noun
  1. The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision.
  2. A conscious choice or decision.
  3. The power or faculty of choosing; the will.

Related Forms:

  • vo·liˈtion·al adjective

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