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free will
This term carries a heavy philosophical and theological weight, often appearing in debates regarding moral responsibility and determinism. It suggests a conscious, autonomous power of choice that exists independently of prior causes or external coercion. In a legal or ethical context, the presence of free will is typically the prerequisite for holding an individual accountable for their crimes or virtues.
Grammatically, this is an uncountable abstract noun. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is treated as a singular mass concept. One does not refer to multiple free wills in a standard context, but rather discusses the existence or absence of free will as a general human capacity.
Meanings
The capacity of a rational agent to make choices unconstrained by certain factors, such as fate, divine intervention, or biological determinism.
The philosopher argued that humans possess free will and are therefore responsible for their actions.