VELLEITY
velleity
(noun) volition in its weakest form
velleity
(noun) a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
velleity (countable and uncountable, plural velleities)
The lowest degree of desire or volition, with no effort to act.
A slight wish not followed by any effort to obtain.
Source: Wiktionary
Vel*le"i*ty, n. Etym: [F. velléité (cf. It. velleità ), fr. L. velle to will, to be willing.]
Definition: The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition. Locke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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