1. the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention (Freq. 1) - "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"- George Meredith • Syn: will • Derivationally related forms: will (for: will), volitional • Hypernyms: faculty, mental faculty, module • Hyponyms: velleity 2. the act of making a choice - followed my father of my own volition • Syn: willing • Derivationally related forms: will (for: willing), volitional • Hypernyms: choice, selection, option, pick • Hyponyms: intention