will

Noun
  1. The capability of conscious choice and decision and intention (synset 105660438)
    "the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt"
    is a type of: faculty, mental faculty, module - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
    subtypes: velleity - volition in its weakest form
    same as: volition
  2. A fixed and persistent intent or purpose (synset 105992539)
    "where there's a will there's a way"
    is a type of: aim, design, intent, intention, purpose - an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  3. A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die (synset 106556133)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
    subtypes:
    • old testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
    • new testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
    • devise - a will disposing of real property
    has: codicil - a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will
    same as: testament
Verb
  1. Decree or ordain (synset 200748352)
    "God wills our existence"
    is a type of: ordain - issue an order
  2. Determine by choice (synset 200700164)
    "This action was willed and intended"
    is a type of: decide, determine, make up one's mind - reach, make, or come to a decision about something
  3. Leave or give by will after one's death (synset 202233837)
    "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate"
    is a type of: gift, give, present - give as a present; make a gift of
    subtypes:
    • devise - give by will, especially real property
    • pass on - give to or transfer possession of
    • remember - show appreciation to
    • entail, fee-tail - limit the inheritance of property to a specific class of heirs
    same as: bequeath, leave
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