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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