Volition

Pronunciation:
\vō-ˈli-shən, və-\

Definition:
1: an act of making a choice or decision; also : a choice or decision made
2: the power of choosing or determining
 
Etymology:
French, from Medieval Latin volition-, volitio, from Latin vol- (stem of velle to will, wish) + -ition-, -itio (as in Latin position-, positio position)

First Known Use: 1615

I was not coerced into using this word. I did so of my own volition.
 
I'm not sure why this word popped into my head this morning. Only to say that I am doing a little Bible studay and the topic is predestination. That's all I will say about that!