nolens volens

Nolens volens is defined as willing or not.

(adverb)

An example of nolens volens is a mother telling her children whether they want to or not, they're attending the family dinner.

See nolens volens in Webster's New World College Dictionary

unwilling (or) willing; whether or not one wishes it; willy-nilly

Origin: L

See nolens volens in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Whether willing or unwilling.

Origin:

Origin: Latin nōlēns volēns

Origin: : nōlēns

Origin: , present participle of nōlle, to be unwilling

Origin: + volēns

Origin: , present participle of velle, to wish, be willing

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