will (n.)

  1. the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt- George Meredith

    [ Syn: volition ]

  2. a fixed and persistent intent or purpose; where there's a will there's a way'

  3. a legal document declaring a persons wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

    [ Syn: testament ]

    will (v.)

  1. decree or ordain; God wills our existence'

  2. determine by choice; This action was willed and intended'

  3. leave or give by will after ones death; My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry; My grandfather left me his entire estate

    [ Syn: bequeath , leave ]

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