willpower

or will pow·er

[ wil-poh-er ]
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noun
  1. control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.

Origin of willpower

1
First recorded in 1870–75; will2 + power

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British Dictionary definitions for willpower

willpower

/ (ˈwɪlˌpaʊə) /


noun
  1. the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions

  2. firmness of will

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