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volitive

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vol⋅i⋅tive

  [vol-i-tiv]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by volition.
2. Grammar. expressing a wish or permission: a volitive construction.
Origin:
1650–60; volit(ion) + -ive
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vol·i·tive   (vŏl'ĭ-tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or originating in the will.

  2. Expressing a wish or permission.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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