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The correct spelling is wills.
How to pronounce wills
noun
IPA: /wɪlz/
Say it like: Wil-ls
The correct spelling is wills. One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention. For example: "Of course, man's will is often regulated by his reason."
Usage Examples
“Of course, man's will is often regulated by his reason.”
“Eventually I submitted to my parents' will.”
“Most creatures have a will to live.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One's independent faculty of choice; the ability to be able to exercise one's choice or intention.
- 2.One's intention or decision; someone's orders or commands.
- 3.The act of choosing to do something; a person’s conscious intent or volition.
- 4.Law A formal declaration of one's intent concerning the disposal of one's property and holdings after death; the legal document stating such wishes.
- 5.That which is desired; one's wish.
verb
- 1.To wish, desire.
- 2.To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.
- 3.To try to make (something) happen by using one's will (intention).
- 4.To bequeath (something) to someone in one's will (legal document).
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