Meaning of nolens volens | Babel Free

Definitions

Willing or unwilling; willy-nilly.

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Examples

“Now I would not, quoth my uncle Toby, get a child, nolens, volens, that is, whether I would or no, to pleaſe the greateſt prince upon earth——”

““Well, nolens volens, you must hold your tongue,” said Pleydell.”

“Boats with soldiers were sent under the direction of the padres to capture Indians and bring them to the missions, where they were made Christians nolens volens.”

“He won't go very “dangerous lengths,” but thinks the truth lies half-way between Agassiz and the ‘Origin.’ As he goes thus far he will, nolens volens, have to go further.”

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