volition
Pronunciation:
/vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n//voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/noun
Definitions
A conscious choice or decision.
The mental power or ability of choosing; the will.
Example: Out of all the factors that can influence a person’s decision, none can match the power of his or her own volition.
A concept that distinguishes whether or not the subject or agent intended something.