{"word":"volition","date":"2026-09-20","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"voh-LISH-un","definition":"the power to make your own choices or decisions","example":"Every choice I made was of my own volition and not due to outside influence.","etymology":"The word volition comes from Latin \"volitio\" or \"volitionis\", which is derived from \"volvere\", meaning to will or wish, with the first recorded use in English around 1450. It is related to the Latin verb \"velle\", meaning to will or wish.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/volition-2026-09-20","fetchedAt":"2026-09-20T21:19:57.486Z","cached":false}