free will

Definition

Voluntary choice; (the power of) unforced, uncoerced choice.

Etymology

From Middle English fre will, fre wil, fre wille.

Example Sentences

• "(insane/worst/best/amazing) use of free will"
• "He did not say it of his own free will, but because his captors coerced him."
• "They bound my limbs, depriving me of my free will."

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