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The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.

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  1. n. The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.
  2. n. a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
  3. n. volition in its weakest form
  4. The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition. Locke.
  5. The lowest degree of desire; imperfect or incomplete volition.Locke.
  6. n. a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain n. volition in its weakest form