The free will
Example: People believe that everyone has the free will to choose.
Definition
"The free will" refers to the philosophical concept that individuals have the ability to make choices independent of external forces or predetermined fate. It implies that people can act according to their own decisions and intentions, as exemplified in the phrase 'People believe that everyone has the free will to choose.'
Etymology
The term "the free will" combines 'free,' from Old English 'frēo,' meaning not under compulsion, and 'will,' from Old English 'willan,' meaning desire or intention. Together, they form a concept central to philosophy, discussing human autonomy and moral responsibility.
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"The free will" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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