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elective — [ē lek′tiv, ilek′tiv] adj. [ME < LL electivus] 1. a) filled by election [an elective office] b) chosen by election; elected 2. of or based on election 3. having the power to choose 4 … English World dictionary
Elective Affinities — For the 1996 film based on the novel, see The Elective Affinities. Elective Affinities … Wikipedia
elective — electively, adv. electiveness, n. /i lek tiv/, adj. 1. pertaining to the principle of electing to an office, position, etc. 2. chosen by election, as an official. 3. bestowed by or derived from election, as an office. 4. having the power or right … Universalium
elective — /əˈlɛktɪv / (say uh lektiv), /i / (say ee ) adjective 1. relating to the principle of electing to office, etc. 2. appointed by election, as an officer. 3. bestowed by or derived from election, as an office. 4. having the power of electing to… …
New Divinity — The New Divinity (or Hopkinsianism, after Samuel Hopkins) is a system of Christian theology that was very prominent in New England in the late 18th century. Its roots are embedded in the published and unpublished writings of Jonathan Edwards;… … Wikipedia
Volition — Vo*li tion, n. [F., fr. L. volo I will, velle to will, be willing. See {Voluntary}.] 1. The act of willing or choosing; the act of forming a purpose; the exercise of the will. [1913 Webster] Volition is the actual exercise of the power the mind… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
volition — I noun accord, choice, decision, desire, determination, discretion, election, elective preference, exercise of will, free agency, free will, intent, option, pick, power of choice, preference, purpose, resolution, selection, voluntas, will,… … Law dictionary
volition — n. 1. Will, choice, preference, option, discretion, determination, free will, free agency, power of willing, purpose, elective preference. 2. Act of willing, act of determining, exercise of the will … New dictionary of synonyms
Volition (psychology) — Volition or will is the cognitive process by which an individual decides on and commits to a particular course of action. It is defined as purposive striving, and is one of the primary human psychological functions (the others being affection… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
