free will (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌfriː ˈwɪl/
Definition
The ability to make choices that are not determined by fate or external forces.
Examples
Many philosophical debates revolve around the existence of free will versus determinism.
She believed in her own free will to shape her destiny, regardless of her circumstances.
The concept of moral responsibility is closely tied to the idea of free will.
How to Use free will
- have free will (collocation)
- To possess the ability to make independent choices. — "Do humans truly have free will, or are our actions predetermined?"
- concept of free will (collocation)
- The idea or notion of free will. — "The concept of free will is central to many religious doctrines."
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