Definition: the act of making a choice
Usage: followed my father of my own volition
Similar words: selection, option, pick, choice
Definition: the act of choosing or selecting
Usage: your choice of colors was unfortunate; you can take your pick
Synonyms: willing, uncoerced, unforced
Definition: not brought about by coercion or force
Usage: the confession was uncoerced
Similar words: voluntary
Definition: of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
Usage: man is a voluntary agent; participation was voluntary; voluntary manslaughter; voluntary generosity in times of disaster; voluntary social workers; a voluntary confession
Synonyms: willing
Definition: disposed or inclined toward
Usage: a willing participant; willing helpers
Similar words: consenting
Definition: having given consent
Usage: consenting adults
Similar words: disposed, fain, inclined, prepared
Definition: having made preparations
Usage: prepared to take risks
Definition: eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
Usage: glad to help
Similar words: ready
Definition: mentally disposed
Usage: he was ready to believe her
Similar words: volitional
Definition: with deliberate intention
Usage: a volitional act
Similar words: willing and able
Definition: not reluctant