volition volition /voʊˈlɪʃən/

noun

1. () The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention  ( volition , will )
   the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
    The exercise of their volition we construe as revolt
   the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt
   
2. The act of making a choice  ( volition , willing )
   the act of making a choice
    Followed my father of my own volition
   followed my father of my own volition