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will
The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; - George Meredith
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noun
The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; - George Meredith
“The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt”
noun
A fixed and persistent intent or purpose
“Where there's a will, there's a way”
noun
A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
verb
Decree or ordain
“God wills our existence”
verb
Determine by choice
“This action was willed and intended”
verb
Leave or give by will after one's death
“My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry”
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The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt
Where there's a will, there's a way
God wills our existence
This action was willed and intended
My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry
My grandfather left me his entire estate
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