Exercise of the will; power to make one's own choices or decisions (noun)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Exercise of the will; power to make one's own choices or decisions (noun)”? The solution is VOLITION, a 8-letter word built on the root VOL (“wish, will”). It appeared in the August 22, 2026 (Saturday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
VOLITION
VOL*****VOLmeans “wish, will”
In a sentence
Frank decided on his own VOLITION to enlist in the Navy to serve his country.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Exercise of the will; power to make one's own choices or decisions (noun)” has the answer VOLITION (8 letters), built on the root VOL, which means “wish, will”. Browse the full August 22, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.